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Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Renault Espace?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

508 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Espace is noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Espace

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 substantially 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

508 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is moderately lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers markedly more boot space – 692 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 444 L more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries markedly more – 581 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 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.

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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Renault Espace

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
110 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 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

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

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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