Peugeot 2008 2013 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 2008 engine produces 25 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 74 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Peugeot 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 2008 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Peugeot 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 2008 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 2008 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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Peugeot 2008 is smaller. Peugeot 2008 is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 2008 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1194 litres | 710 litres | |
| Peugeot 2008 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 2008 (by 484 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`684 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 13 400 | |
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