Peugeot 508 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 508 is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 10 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
560 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 508 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Peugeot 508 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5200 | |
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