2011 Peugeot 408 vs. 2011 Peugeot 3008
To start off, both 2011 Peugeot 408 and 2011 Peugeot 3008 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Peugeot 3008 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Peugeot 3008 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 3008 should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Because 2011 Peugeot 3008 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 3008 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Peugeot 3008 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot 3008 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 408.
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2011 Peugeot 408 | 2011 Peugeot 3008 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 408 | 3008 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4365 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1837 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1639 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2613 mm |