Peugeot 508 2018 vs Peugeot 308 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 508 engine produces 95 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 308 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2021 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 308 2021 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 508 is 38 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1537 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 214 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 19 200 | |
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