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Peugeot 508 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or Lotus Eletre?

Peugeot 508 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 508 is considerably cheaper – starting at 44,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,134 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 515 km more than the Peugeot 508.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 558 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Peugeot 508 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is marginally faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Peugeot 508 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

508

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 is considerably lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 754 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,537 L, about 5 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is decisively 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.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Peugeot 508
Lotus Eletre

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Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Peugeot 508
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
379 - 469 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lotus
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