Peugeot 508 2014 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 27 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 80 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.8 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1560 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 520'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 508 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C5, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 13 800 | |
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