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Subaru Forester vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Peugeot 508 SW?

Subaru Forester vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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

Forester

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.

Subaru Forester is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 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 substantially more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 338 Nm more.

Forester

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, Subaru Forester is only slightly lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers very slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries marginally more – 492 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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 £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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Reviews Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Marie-Sophie
6 Jul 2026, 15:22:11

Unfortunately Citroën isn't sold here in the Americas, otherwise I would have chosen the C5.X!

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

Peugeot 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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Reviews Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Enrico
6 Jul 2026, 10:18:10

I've owned a 508 GT SW diesel since 2022. Its design is unbeatable for elegance and sporty style, very comfortable for travelling (I'm a sales rep) and has excellent cargo capacity. It's a shame PEUGEOT has discontinued production of this splendid car — it's given me nothing but satisfaction.

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Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
183 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
446 - 492 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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