Kia Optima 2016 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 39 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1520 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1800 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 508 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Peugeot 508 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1592 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 7 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. This could mean that the Kia Optima 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 Kia Optima (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 9600 | |
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