Peugeot 508 2014 vs Kia Optima 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 39 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 508 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Peugeot 508 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 4 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | 1686 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 508 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. The Kia Optima may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 15 000 | |
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