BMW 3 series 2015 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, 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 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 400 | |
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