Fiat 500 2015 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat 500 engine produces 41 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 103 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Fiat 500 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat 500 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 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: | 330'000 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 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller, but slightly higher. Fiat 500 is 39 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat 500 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Fiat 500 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 865 kg | 1`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 540 kg | |
| Fiat 500 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Peugeot 208. Therefore, Peugeot 208 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 5800 | |
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