Mazda 6 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Peugeot 508, but torque is 140 NM more than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Used also on Peugeot 208 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 508 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1592 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9400 | |
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