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Peugeot 508 SW vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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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 204 HP. That’s roughly 156 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 Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 600 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

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

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