Peugeot 508 2010 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 66 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1260 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: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Peugeot 508 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
560 litres | 1462 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 508 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 (by 902 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Peugeot 508 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
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