Mazda 6 2010 vs Peugeot 508 2010
| 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: | 163 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 51 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1750 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 508 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 508 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 508 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1751 litres | 560 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 1191 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`145 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4800 | |
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