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VW Arteon vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Peugeot 508 SW?

VW Arteon vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • barely cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Arteon is barely cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,319 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 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 a bit more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is slightly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 148 L more than the VW Arteon.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries markedly more – 569 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW is far ahead 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 £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
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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