Mazda 6 2015 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 5 HP less power than Peugeot 508, but torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 508. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1800 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 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: | 350'000 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 Peugeot 508 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | |
| 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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1592 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 72 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 9600 | |
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