Peugeot 508 2014 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 508 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda 6 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Peugeot 508 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1592 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Peugeot 508 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 72 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 8800 | |
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