Peugeot 208 2013 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 106 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 161 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen DS4, Citroen DS5 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 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, 15 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 |
1152 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 579 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`650 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | no data | |
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