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Ford Focus vs Peugeot 508 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Peugeot 508?

Ford Focus

Peugeot 508

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Focus has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Peugeot 508 costs 44600 £. That’s a price difference of around 17057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 508 has a evident edge – offering 360 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 508 pulls somewhat stronger with 520 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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, Ford Focus is evident lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1811 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers to a small extent more room – 487 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 performs slightly better – up to 1537 L, which is about 183 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 508 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 508 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Ford Focus
Peugeot 508

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Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 42700 £
Price
44600 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1811 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
4750 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1403 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
1537 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot

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