Opel Mokka 2012 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Opel Mokka engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Despite the higher power, Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Mokka consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Mokka could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 2008 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: | 4.28 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.56 m | |
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Opel Mokka is larger. Opel Mokka is 12 cm longer than the Peugeot 2008, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Mokka is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 54 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1194 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Mokka has 296 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. This could mean that the Opel Mokka uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 2008, which means Opel Mokka can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`839 | 1`644 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests, but Peugeot 2008 is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 7800 | |
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