Volvo S60 2018 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 134 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 1260 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 7 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 73 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`045 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 7200 | |
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