Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 35 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is larger. Suzuki Vitara is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 2008, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1194 litres | |
| Suzuki Vitara has 25 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 2008 (by 484 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`582 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 8000 | |
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