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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 508 comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 44,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 Shooting Brake or Peugeot 508?

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 508: Key differences

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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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

G70 Shooting Brake

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.

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is slightly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,989 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

G70 Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is barely lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers barely more boot space – 487 L compared to 465 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,537 L, about 2 L more than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 carries very slightly more – 469 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 is clearly superior overall 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.

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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/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake
Peugeot 508

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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake turns the sporty saloon into a rakish estate, wrapping sleek fastback lines around a surprisingly practical rear while still feeling eager on a twisty road. Inside it spoils with premium materials and clever packaging, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury and usable cargo without sacrificing driving fun — a rare combo that actually makes sense.

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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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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake
Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 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 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
180 - 212 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
465 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Payload
438 - 448 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Peugeot
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