Kia Optima 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 16 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Peugeot 508. Despite the higher power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 2000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| 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 | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 10 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 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8000 | |
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