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Peugeot 508 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Peugeot 508 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Peugeot 508

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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately 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:

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,594 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers moderately more boot space – 600 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers barely more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 18 L more than the Peugeot 508.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Peugeot 508
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Peugeot 508
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
379 - 469 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Skoda
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