Peugeot 3008 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 156 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 3008 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 3008 engine produces 54 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 3008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.6 | |
| Peugeot 3008 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Peugeot 3008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 3008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.59 m | |
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Peugeot 3008 is larger. Peugeot 3008 is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 15 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 3008 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1241 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 3008 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 3008 has 37 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 3008 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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