Peugeot 508 2014 vs Volvo V60 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1630 km in combined cycle | 1670 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 380'000 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 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 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 508 2014 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 508 2014 2.0 engine Volvo V60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 508 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo V60, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 508 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 12 200 | |
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