Peugeot 508 Challenge Volkswagen Passat

In this comparison, we combine the two cars Peugeot 508 and Volkswagen Passat, which are two medium-sized European cars, where the first represents French elegance and the second represents German engineering. European cars.
The new (508) represents high quality with tangible interior comfort and unique driving ease. The concepts of quality, purity and efficiency were the indicators adopted for each design element, adding multiple attractive elements to buyers, all centered on emotion.
While the new Passat boasts unrivaled German engineering and new levels of luxury and innovation, and with more than 19 million Passat vehicles sold worldwide since 1973, the new model is larger and more spacious, setting new standards in safety, technology, space and luxury. .
Design
Lines The 508’s design lines suggest that it is sculpted from a single solid piece, evoking a sense of elegance and solidity. The front end, which was first seen in the concept car (SR1), features a single front grille in a floating style, and tapered headlights on the inside have a distinctive, expressive appearance, as it includes LED lamps that can be seen both day and night. The standard headlights come with a new technology called (NEO) spark plug lenses that are 30 percent stronger and more uniform than before, and there are interactive (high beam) headlights and xenon high-beam headlights with LED cornering indicators.
At the rear, there are three red claws hidden behind three rows of light cells (LED) that give the car a unique appearance at night, and the car appears with parallel and elegant design lines with smooth curves of the body without any breaks from the end of the front to the end of the rear bag. Another aspect of the updated exterior design indicates the fact that the new Passat is the largest among its previous models, with a length of 4,868 metres. The timelessly modern design is dominated by clear, streamlined patterns and lines with a predominance of horizontal elements, reflecting Volkswagen’s unique design footprint.
Interior and Amenities
The 508 offers elegant cabins characterized by simplicity and refined finishes with the latest technologies such as a color head-up display, four-band air conditioning and hands-free phone operation.
There is a new generation of navigation systems called “WINNAVPLUS” that includes multiple functions, a 7-inch high-definition screen, a CD device, advanced radio, Bluetooth connections, a USB slot, and a JBL Hi-Fi audio system with cruise control. It stores five speeds with adjustable instrument panel color and alarm indicator lighting, luxury leather or cloth seats with driver’s back massage function, automatic electric parking brakes as standard on some models, and a dual Web sound system (CD) and (MP3) with six speakers and eight headphones. There is a dimmed interior lighting system with floor sill illumination and a complete set of front and side airbags with side curtains is available.
The Passat is also available in four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and Sport – which means there is something for all tastes and needs. The S concept has been specifically designed for corporate customers, and comes with ABS and Electronic Stability, front and side airbags for driver and passenger, Bluetooth with voice commands, multifunction steering wheel with audio and phone control, Cruise control, radio with MP3 player and CD player, 60/40 folding rear seats, front and rear armrests, electronic immobilizer.
Distinctive features of the SE model include a six-disc CD player, multifunction leather steering wheel, rear air vents and 16-inch San Jose alloy wheels.
In addition to the features available on the S and SE models, the SEL adds 17-inch Sonoma alloy wheels, leather-trimmed seats, an advanced Fender audio system with subwoofer in the boot, and a multimedia phone input with cable for devices. iPhone and iPod touch are standard equipment with the SEL, as well as an electric driver’s seat, front fog lights with cornering lights, starter system, keyless entry and locking, a sunroof, and a dual-zone climate control with air quality sensors.
Finally, there’s the popular Sport model, which adds partly leather seats, 18-inch Bristol-alloy wheels, touch-screen navigation, a 30GB hard disk, SD card reader, DVD video drive, and memory function for a seat. Electric driver and front passenger. The new technology-enhanced Passat also features tire pressure sensors, insulating glass, and a special acoustic film layer that has been incorporated into the safety glass to help isolate outside noise.
 Technical Specifications
The Peugeot 508 is powered by two 1.6-liter VTI four-cylinder petrol engines with a power of 120 hp at 6000 rpm and 118 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. It works with an electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission, and there is a (THP) engine. A 1.6-liter capacity of 156 hp at 4000 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 1400 – 4000 rpm with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
All models come with the latest generation Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that includes Traction Control (ASR), Emergency Brake Assist (EBV), CBC and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBA). It also includes Hill ASSIST and traction control. The car enjoys remarkable smoothness in performance thanks to the automatic transmission, with high driving pleasure and an ideal level of safety thanks to its compact structure and excellent grip capabilities.
As for the Volkswagen Passat, the new model comes with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. The revised five-cylinder 2.5-liter engine features a dual-chamber, chain-driven, 4 valves per cylinder, and is equipped with maintenance-free hydraulic lifts. It delivers 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque via a standard five-speed manual gearbox or an optional six-speed automatic gearbox. The Passat suspension system, as usual in the German salon, has a selection of advanced technologies, in addition to the car’s use of a highly efficient braking system, which is composed of ventilated cylinders in the front and in the rear, solid with advanced electronic systems such as ABS, and brake force distribution system on each axle. According to the coefficient of friction, EBPD, Brake Assist System (PAS) with electronic parking brake.