Peugeot 508 2014 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 30 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai i40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 508 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. | |||
| Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai i40, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | 1672 litres | |
| Peugeot 508 has 54 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 8800 | |
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