Peugeot 508 2014 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 22 HP more power than Kia Optima, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Peugeot 508 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1840 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Peugeot 508 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 1.3 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): | 2`075 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 12 600 | |
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