Citroen DS4 2014 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: | 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: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Peugeot 3008. Thanks to more power Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.1 | |
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The Citroen DS4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Citroen DS4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 3008 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 | 4.27 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`790 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen DS4 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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