Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Peugeot Traveller 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 55 HP less power than Peugeot Traveller, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Peugeot Traveller. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 69 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot Traveller) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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 Peugeot Traveller engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes Vito might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes Vito is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot Traveller, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 798 litres | |
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Peugeot Traveller has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes Vito has 68 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot Traveller. This could mean that the Mercedes Vito uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot Traveller, which means Mercedes Vito can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 34 400 | |
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