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Peugeot 508 SW vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Lotus Emira?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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 Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 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 Lotus Emira offers moderately more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly 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 Peugeot 508 SW delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 40 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: Peugeot 508 SW offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is markedly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers substantially more boot space – 530 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries substantially more – 454 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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 £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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lotus
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

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

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