Peugeot 508 2014 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 5 HP less power than Dodge Avenger, but torque is 20 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Despite less power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 920 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 360'000 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 Dodge Avenger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger 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 | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is smaller. Peugeot 508 is 2 cm shorter than the Dodge Avenger, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 508 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger 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 | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3000 | |
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