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Peugeot 508 SW vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Volvo S90?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately 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.

Peugeot 508 SW is markedly cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 508 SW with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 37 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 189 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, Peugeot 508 SW is barely lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers somewhat more boot space – 530 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries slightly more – 518 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is far ahead 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
Peugeot 508 SW
Volvo S90

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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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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Peugeot 508 SW
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
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