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Peugeot 508 SW vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Skoda Fabia?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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 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.

Skoda Fabia is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,295 £.

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

Fabia

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 508 SW offers substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

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

508 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 703 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries marginally more – 454 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW holds a decisive 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
Peugeot 508 SW
Skoda Fabia

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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Skoda
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