Peugeot 508 2010 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 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: | 4.81 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 508 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
560 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Peugeot 508 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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