Peugeot 308 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 130 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Auris. Despite less power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1080 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 308 2014 1.2 engine Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The Toyota Auris may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 10 200 | |
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