Peugeot 508 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1840 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1420 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) | 124 mm (4.9 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 Volkswagen Passat CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 508 has 17 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. This could mean that the Peugeot 508 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 15 200 | |
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