Peugeot 208 2012 vs Citroen DS4 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 95 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 35 HP less power than Citroen DS4, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Citroen DS4. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
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The Citroen DS4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Citroen DS4 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: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4, Citroen C3 Picasso | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 208 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. | |||
| 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`590 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | no data | |
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