Peugeot 508 2014 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 30 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1140 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback 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. | |||
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: | 12 years | 18 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 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. | |||
| 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, if possible |
1592 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Peugeot 508 has 34 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 256 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`240 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 200 | |
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