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BMW X1 vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X1 or Peugeot 508 SW?

BMW X1 vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

BMW X1

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X1

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X1 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,372 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW X1 with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X1 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 81 km, about 29 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 508 SW offers marginally more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the BMW X1 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 43 Nm more.

X1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X1 is slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X1 offers barely more boot space – 540 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X1 carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
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23 Feb 2026, 10:18:11

The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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Peugeot 508 SW

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,200 - 55,500 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 175 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
490 - 500 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the BMW X1?

The BMW X1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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