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Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Rafale comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Renault Rafale?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Rafale: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Rafale

4.9 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • slightly 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:

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

Renault Rafale is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Renault Rafale with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Rafale offers clearly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 45 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

Rafale

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 Peugeot 508 SW offers slightly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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 Rafale is very slightly lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Rafale offers slightly more boot space – 627 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries barely more – 454 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW holds a solid overall lead 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

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Renault Rafale

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4 May 2026, 18:28:11

Resonably good, efficiant and very good looking family hyper Hybrid....

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PILI
18 Feb 2026, 08:48:58

Very good car — responsive, supple, comfortable and reasonably economical. Not quite at the German premium level for noise insulation, but very close... Exceptional chassis.

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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Renault Rafale

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
37,700 - 49,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
43 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 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, B
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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