Volvo XC70 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 35 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.6 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1800 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC60 | 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: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1592 litres | |
| Volvo XC70 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 9600 | |
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