Peugeot 508 2014 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 13 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1090 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima 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 | 4.86 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 | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 | 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: | 2`015 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`490 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 13 000 | |
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