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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Peugeot 508 SW?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 508 SW offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is a bit faster – 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 SW delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

DS 4

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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is somewhat lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers moderately more boot space – 530 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 540 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries only slightly more – 454 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 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
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Peugeot
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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