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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Peugeot 508 SW?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially 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

Vivaro

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.

Vauxhall Vivaro is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,399 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers significantly more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 298 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

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 clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is only slightly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries substantially more – 1,226 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 772 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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4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Enrico
6 Jul 2026, 10:18:10

I've owned a 508 GT SW diesel since 2022. Its design is unbeatable for elegance and sporty style, very comfortable for travelling (I'm a sales rep) and has excellent cargo capacity. It's a shame PEUGEOT has discontinued production of this splendid car — it's given me nothing but satisfaction.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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