Mazda 6 2015 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 175 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 55 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 146 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | 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: | 4.87 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 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`055 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 8000 | |
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