Peugeot 308 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 92 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris 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 Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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 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: | 4.59 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7800 | |
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