Peugeot 508 vs Volkswagen Passat
Peugeot 508
Peugeot’s executive fastback saloon.
VS
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen’s large family car.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Peugeot 508
Pick the 508 for a stylish, comfortable executive fastback with strong diesels and PHEV options.
Best engine: The 1.6 PureTech (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Passat
Pick the Passat for a roomy, refined family car with a huge boot and strong diesels for long distances.
Best engine: The 2.0 TDI (150 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.6 PureTech 225 · Petrol vs 2.0 TDI 150 · Diesel
| Peugeot 508 | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
225 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
300 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,3 s
Winner
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8,7 s
|
| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
|
220 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
158,5 hp/t
Winner
|
98,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
|
109 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,0 L/100km
|
4,2 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 508 | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
487 L
|
586 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.537 L
Winner
|
1.152 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,79 m
Winner
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2,79 m
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| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,77 m
|
| Width |
1,86 m
|
1,83 m
|
| Height |
1,40 m
|
1,46 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 508 | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF3 (W23) · EMP2 (R83) | MQB (transverse, shared with the Superb/A4) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi · Hybrid/PSE | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 Gen 3 petrol · EA288 diesel · GTE PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (W23) · Euro 6/6d (R83) | Euro 6 |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and PHEV allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 508
- 1.6 THP/PureTech (early): timing chain
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 2.2 HDi (W23): bi-turbo needs checking
Volkswagen Passat
- DQ200 DSG (dry clutch) on smaller engines
- Water pump/thermostat module
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
Peugeot 508
- Stylish fastback design
- Comfortable and quiet
- Strong diesels and PHEV options
Volkswagen Passat
- Huge cabin and boot (Variant: 650–1,780 l)
- Refined comfort and high-speed stability
- Strong towing (up to 2,000+ kg braked)
Cons
Peugeot 508
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
- Low driving position
Volkswagen Passat
- Pre-facelift infotainment dated
- 1.4/1.5 TSI less torquey than the 2.0 TDI
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
Region
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First registration
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For sale at dealers
Peugeot 508
15 for sale · from € 3.500
Volkswagen Passat
30 for sale · from € 6.990
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€ 37.990
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€ 35.990
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€ 32.750
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