Peugeot 508 RXH (2015)
Subaru Outback Wagon 2.5i (2014)
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25 facts in comparison
Hybrid cars run on a mixture of petrol (gasoline) and electric power. They offer several benefits over traditional petrol-powered cars. For example they produce less CO2 emissions, and due to their fuel efficiency they are often cheaper to run.
104g/km
175g/km
The CO2 emissions of the car, measured in grams per kilometre. A car with less emissions is better for the environment.
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Peugeot 508 RXH (2015)
104g/km
Four-wheel drive is a system where torque is distributed to all four wheels of the vehicle. It is beneficial in some circumstances such as providing increased traction in tricky weather conditions, but is most suited to off-road driving.
2yrs
3yrs
The basic warranty of a car covers all aspects other than parts which are subject to normal wear and tear, such as windscreen wipers and brake pads. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
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Nissan Versa Note S (2014)
Unlimited yrs
This allows all four wheels to move up and down independently, providing a smoother ride when, for example, going over bumps in the road.
A petrol (gasoline) engine offers several advantages over diesel. For example the engines tend to be lighter and cheaper than their diesel counterparts. Petrol engines also tend to have higher horsepower, and the fuel is more readily available.
1.91t
1.53t
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Mitsubishi ASX (2017)
1.32kg
4.82m
4.79m
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Renault Twizy EV 13kW (2014)
2.34m
2.07m
1.82m
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Peugeot 208 Allure (2014)
1m
1.52m
1.6m
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Volvo XC70 (2015)
917mm
2.81m
2.75m
The wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase provides the car with more stability and a smoother ride (although a shorter wheelbase can provide more responsive handling).
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Toyota Tundra SR5 (2014)
3.7m
2l
2.5l
This measurement is the total volume of all the engine's cylinders, also known as the engine displacement. This is one of many aspects of an engine that determine its horsepower, but generally speaking a greater size indicates more power.
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SRT Viper (2014)
8.4l
4.1l/100 km
7.6l/100 km
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
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Citroen C5 Tourer VTR Techno Pack (2014)
3.8l/100 km
4.2l/100 km
6.1l/100 km
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
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Citroen C5 Tourer VTR Techno Pack (2014)
3.5l/100 km
200hp
170hp
Horsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.
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Hennessey Venom GT (2014)
1244hp
300Nm
235Nm
Torque is a measurement of an engine’s power, closely related to horsepower. More torque indicates a more powerful car, and is also a good indication of its acceleration.
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Cadillac CTS-V Wagon (2014)
747Nm
A turbocharger compresses the air entering the cylinders, allowing more air (and therefore more fuel) to be added - resulting in a more powerful explosion. This leads to an increase in horsepower without increasing the size and weight of the engine.
1
1
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
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Mitsubishi Xpander (2018)
1
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
An in-car system (eg. Ford SYNC, Apple CarPlay) gives you extra functionality, such as navigation, taking phone calls (when linked to your smartphone) and controlling music.
ISOFIX (also known as LATCH) is a standard system of attachment points for child safety seats, allowing them to be fitted quickly and safely.
A rear-view camera (also known as a back-up camera) provides a view of behind the vehicle, helping to prevent accidents. It is particularly useful in vehicles with large blind spots such as pickup trucks.
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