Peugeot 308 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 308) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 3 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 110 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 33 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.0 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 48 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 351 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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): | 2`150 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5200 | |
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