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Peugeot 508 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or Volvo V90?

Peugeot 508 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Volvo V90

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

508

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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 44,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,734 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot 508 with 1.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V90 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 33 km more than the Peugeot 508.

V90

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 Volvo V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot 508 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

508

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 is slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 264 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers barely more boot space – 488 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,537 L, about 83 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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.

from £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Peugeot 508
Volvo V90

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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Peugeot 508
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
379 - 469 kg
Payload
515 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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
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