Fiat 500 2015 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| 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: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 85 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is more dynamic to drive. Fiat 500 engine produces 3 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat 500 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that by driving the Fiat 500 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat 500 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.56 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller. Fiat 500 is 59 cm shorter than the Peugeot 2008, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat 500 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1194 litres | |
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Peugeot 2008 has more luggage space. Fiat 500 has 165 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 930 | 1`582 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 2008 scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 2008 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Peugeot 2008, so Peugeot 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 7800 | |
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