Peugeot 308 2014 vs Citroen DS4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 13 HP less power than Citroen DS4, but torque is 30 NM more than Citroen DS4. Despite less power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.2 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS4, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 Citroen DS4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller. Peugeot 308 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen DS4, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
817 litres | 1021 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Citroen DS4. The Citroen DS4 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 Citroen DS4 (by 204 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen DS4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen DS4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | no data | |
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