Citroen C-Elysee 2016 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 82 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 83 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 123 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
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The Citroen C-Elysee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that by driving the Citroen C-Elysee over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Citroen C-Elysee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | 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. Citroen C-Elysee 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: | 4.42 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C-Elysee is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C-Elysee is 41 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C-Elysee is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C-Elysee has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C-Elysee has 33 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The Peugeot 508 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 980 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8800 | |
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