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Renault Espace vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or Peugeot 508 SW?

Renault Espace vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Espace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Espace is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

508 SW

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 SW offers clearly 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 SW is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

Espace

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is a bit lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers visibly more boot space – 692 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers moderately more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 444 L more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries clearly more – 581 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Renault Espace?

The Renault Espace is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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