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VW Golf Variant vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Peugeot 508 SW?

VW Golf Variant vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf Variant is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,753 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

508 SW

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 SW offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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, VW Golf Variant is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers moderately more boot space – 611 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries somewhat more – 547 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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 £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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 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
114 - 159 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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