Peugeot 308 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2011 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 2011 1.6 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... 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: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller, but higher. Peugeot 308 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2149 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 764 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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