Compare performance (360 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (45600 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or VW Golf?
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.
VW Golf has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20405 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot 508 SW with 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the VW Golf performs decisively better – achieving up to 143 km, about 91 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.
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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 360 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.20 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 508 SW tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 508 SW pulls slightly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, VW Golf is significantly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1846 kg. The difference is around 539 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers distinct more room – 530 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1780 L, which is about 543 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf to a small extent takes the win – 508 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Price
45600 - 61800 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1846 - 1967 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4778 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1420 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1780 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
373 - 454 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 - 360 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
133 - 265 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
VW
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The Peugeot 508 SW is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.