Peugeot 508 2014 vs Kia Optima 2013
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 120 HP | 165 HP | |
Torque: | 160 NM | 196 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 45 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.0 | |
The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1560 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Cerato | |
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. | |||
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: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 505 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 508 has 40 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. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.2 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): | 1`945 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 9200 | 9800 | |
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