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Peugeot 508 vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or Renault Austral?

Peugeot 508 vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Austral is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 508 offers substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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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, Renault Austral is moderately lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers barely more boot space – 527 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 199 L more than the Peugeot 508.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries very slightly more – 477 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 is clearly superior 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.

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Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
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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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Reviews Peugeot 508

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ANDRZEJ
21 Jan 2026, 14:22:12

I've had the 225 Hybrid GT for two years. Super car if you have, say, solar panels on the roof and charge from a socket — with a 10–15 km commute you drive on electricity for next to nothing. On the motorway at 140 km/h it uses about 6.0–6.3 l/100 km, superb comfort and quietness — and that stylish look!!!

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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Peugeot 508
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
379 - 469 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 508?

The Peugeot 508 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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