Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Avenger) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 508) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 156 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 508, but torque is 110 NM less than Peugeot 508. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 2000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Dodge Avenger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 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: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is larger. Dodge Avenger is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Avenger has 65 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. This could mean that the Dodge Avenger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 1.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Dodge Avenger can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6800 | |
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