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Peugeot 508 SW vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Land Rover Defender?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

508 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 508 SW is noticeably cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 508 SW offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 52 km, about 4 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

508 SW

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.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 508 SW is noticeably lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 256 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries substantially more – 819 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 365 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW is far ahead 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.

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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Peugeot 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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