Kia Optima 2015 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 22 HP less power than Peugeot 508, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
| Kia Optima consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1840 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 146 mm (5.7 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Citroen DS4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 37 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.3 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`080 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 9200 | |
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