Peugeot 408 2014 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 139 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 31 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 148 NM less than Audi A4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Peugeot 408 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 408 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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 Peugeot 408 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C4 | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 408 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| Peugeot 408 is 5 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 408 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Peugeot 408 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Peugeot 408 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9200 | |
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