Peugeot 508 2010 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 508 engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.6 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1600 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1750 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 508 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 508 2010 1.6 engine Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger. Peugeot 508 is 44 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
560 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 225 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8200 | |
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