Kia Optima 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 16 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Peugeot 508. Despite the higher power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.2 | |
| Kia Optima consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, 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 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 545 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, Kia Optima has 40 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.2 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`050 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8800 | |
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