Peugeot 208 2012 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 82 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Peugeot 208 engine produces 12 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, but torque is 4 NM more than Suzuki Splash. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Splash 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 Suzuki Splash version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.59 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 208 is 19 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 573 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 208 has 107 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 503 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Peugeot 208 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`527 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | no data | |
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