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Peugeot 508 SW vs Renault Rafale - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (360 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (45600 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Renault Rafale?

Peugeot 508 SW

Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Rafale has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45600 £. That’s a price difference of around 8058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 508 SW with 1.70 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Renault Rafale performs decisively better – achieving up to 97 km, about 45 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

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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 has a somewhat edge – offering 360 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Rafale is barely noticeable lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1846 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers to a small extent more room – 627 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs barely noticeable better – up to 1910 L, which is about 130 L more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

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

Who wins the race?

The Renault Rafale proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,500
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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 km
Peugeot 508 SW
Renault Rafale

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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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Renault Rafale

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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Renault Rafale
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Costs and Consumption

Price
45600 - 61800 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
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
14 - 109 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
1846 - 1967 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4778 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1420 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1780 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-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
180 km/h
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
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 508 SW have?

The Peugeot 508 SW is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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