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Peugeot 508 SW vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or smart #1?

Peugeot 508 SW vs smart #1: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • noticeably more trunk space

smart #1

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

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.

smart #1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,895 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 388 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

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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 smart #1 offers a bit more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers moderately more torque with 584 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 64 Nm more.

508 SW

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, smart #1 is marginally lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 794 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries only slightly more – 470 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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 £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
Peugeot 508 SW
smart #1

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Peugeot 508 SW
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
smart
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