Peugeot 408 2014 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 139 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 36 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 408 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C4 | Used also on Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Peugeot 408 is 47 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1398 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 107 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2600 | |
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