Fiat 500 2015 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat 500 engine produces 61 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat 500 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller, but higher. Fiat 500 is 48 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat 500 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Fiat 500 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | 1`630 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 400 | 12 000 | |
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