Peugeot 508 2014 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 8 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 5 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1560 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Subaru Outback engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 508 is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 34 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 17 200 | |
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