Peugeot 508 2015 vs Volvo V60 2013
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1840 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1740 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) | 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: | 300'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 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 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo S40 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Peugeot 508 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volvo V60, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 12 800 | |
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