DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot 508 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the Peugeot 508 costs 44600 £. That’s a price difference of around 10594 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 360 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 508 performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 pulls significantly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is slightly lighter – 1558 kg compared to 1811 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers to a small extent more room – 487 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 performs to a small extent better – up to 1537 L, which is about 297 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 508 minimal takes the win – 469 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

All in all, the Peugeot 508 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.