Peugeot 208 2012 vs Citroen DS4 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 62 HP less power than Citroen DS4, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Citroen DS4. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.0 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS4, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C3 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen DS4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen DS4 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen DS4 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is smaller. Peugeot 208 is 31 cm shorter than the Citroen DS4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 1021 litres | |
| Peugeot 208 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Citroen DS4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen DS4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`527 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | no data | |
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