Chevrolet Equinox 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 139 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 29 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.7 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Equinox consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Equinox could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Equinox is larger. Chevrolet Equinox is 37 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Equinox is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 847 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chevrolet Equinox has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Equinox has 499 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Equinox is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Chevrolet Equinox can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2600 | |
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