Citroen DS4 2011 vs Peugeot 3008 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS4 engine produces 13 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen DS4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen DS4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Citroen DS4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen DS4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen DS4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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 3008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4, Peugeot 5008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen DS4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.64 m | |
| Citroen DS4 is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 3008, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen DS4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1021 litres | 1241 litres | |
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Peugeot 3008 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen DS4 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. This could mean that the Citroen DS4 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 Peugeot 3008 (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen DS4 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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