Peugeot 308 2014 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 30 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1800 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 508 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 Peugeot 508 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller. Peugeot 308 is 23 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1592 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The Peugeot 508 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 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9600 | |
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