Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 50 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 2000 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 508 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 Peugeot 508 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 Volkswagen Passat CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat CC is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 508 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`507 kg | 1`629 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 463 kg | 416 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 7000 | |
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