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Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Renault Austral?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Renault Austral

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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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.

Renault Austral is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

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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 200 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

508 SW

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, Renault Austral is slightly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 298 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers very slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers barely more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 44 L more than the Renault Austral.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries only slightly more – 477 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

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

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