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Peugeot 508 SW vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or SsangYong Torres?

Peugeot 508 SW vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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SsangYong Torres

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly 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:

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.

SsangYong Torres is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers substantially more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 410 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

Torres

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 significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the SsangYong Torres tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 181 Nm more.

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, SsangYong Torres is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers visibly more boot space – 703 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 173 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 118 L more than the SsangYong Torres.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries somewhat more – 552 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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
SsangYong Torres

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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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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Peugeot 508 SW
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

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
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SsangYong
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