Peugeot 508 2015 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1890 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda 6 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 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 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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: | 4.81 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 508 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Peugeot 508 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 481 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 10 600 | |
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