Peugeot 508 2014 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 109 mm (4.3 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 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 7 other car models, including Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | |
| 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger. Peugeot 508 is 23 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 508 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Peugeot 508 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6600 | |
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