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Peugeot 508 SW vs Subaru Solterra comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Subaru Solterra?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Subaru Solterra: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Solterra

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Solterra is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,180 £.

As for electric range, the Subaru Solterra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 532 km, about 480 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

Solterra

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 barely more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Solterra is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers somewhat more torque with 520 Nm compared to 437 Nm. That’s about 83 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, Peugeot 508 SW is slightly lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Solterra carries slightly more – 510 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Solterra 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.

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Solterra

Subaru Solterra

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 416 - 532 km
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Fantastic car with permanent all‑wheel drive, a lovely driving feel, better range than WLTP suggests, and a really great speaker system.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Subaru Solterra

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
39,400 - 47,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
416 - 532 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
218 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
336 - 437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
160 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Subaru
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

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

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