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Peugeot 508 SW vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Lotus Emeya?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

508 SW

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.

Peugeot 508 SW is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,962 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 528 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 558 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is marginally faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Peugeot 508 SW tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

508 SW

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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 508 SW is markedly lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 709 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers very slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 392 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is decisively ahead 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Peugeot 508 SW
Lotus Emeya

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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lotus
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