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Peugeot 508 SW vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Volvo XC60?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Volvo XC60

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  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Peugeot 508 SW is noticeably cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Peugeot 508 SW with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 27 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers a bit more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers markedly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 149 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 slightly lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 is slightly ahead 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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XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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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 XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
59 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
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

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

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