Peugeot 308 2008 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 175 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 75 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 207 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.28 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1398 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 48 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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