Peugeot 408 2017 vs Opel Mokka 2020
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 408 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 408 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.8 | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 408 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 5008 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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 408 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. | |||
| Opel Mokka 2020 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 Opel Mokka 2020 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.53 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 408 is 55 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1105 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 210 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 21 000 | |
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