Subaru Outback 2017 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 508) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 5 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1800 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Peugeot 508 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1592 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 48 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 8400 | |
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