Peugeot 508 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1750 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 508 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 508 is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
560 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 508 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Peugeot 508 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4800 | |
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