Peugeot 508 SW vs Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

Peugeot 508 SW

Wagon · Diesel · FWD

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

Wagon · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Peugeot 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW diesel prioritizes efficient long‑distance family use with 5.0 L/100 km economy, a 530 L boot, and a five‑star safety rating. It’s good value in its segment if you favor efficiency and space over outright performance.

5 seatsWagonDiesel5-star safety5 L/100km

Car B

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

The Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake blends high performance with real wagon utility, suiting road trips and growing families. Front-wheel drive and moderate fuel use make it less ideal for city-focused buyers or those wanting all-weather traction.

5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety320 hp

Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 63 / 46

City 34 / 26

Budget / value 50 / 39

Road trip 65 / 57

Performance 30 / 29

Cargo 39 / 31

Practical 46 / 24

Premium 31 / 38

Winter 36 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 508 SW · Orange = Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

Specs side-by-side

Spec Peugeot 508 SW Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

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Pros & cons

Peugeot 508 SW

Efficient for its class at 5.0 L/100 km combined
400 Nm diesel torque makes highway overtakes relaxed
530 L cargo space suits road trips and growing families
Five‑star safety rating for added reassurance
FWD layout may not suit buyers seeking AWD traction
0–100 km/h in 8.0 s won’t satisfy performance‑focused drivers
Diesel powertrain may not be ideal for mostly short, urban trips
Seats five only; no third‑row flexibility for larger families

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

320 hp and 420 Nm deliver 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s for confident passing and highway cruising
563-liter trunk and five seats handle luggage-heavy trips and family gear
250 km/h top speed underscores long-distance capability
Good value in its segment for the pace and space at this price point
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers seeking all-wheel-drive traction
8.5 L/100 km combined consumption is higher than economy-focused family cars
Shooting Brake body favors open-road comfort over tight urban maneuvering
Price could stretch budgets compared with non-performance alternatives

Verdict

Pick Peugeot 508 SW if…

Best fuel economy

Peugeot 508 SW uses 5.0 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake if…

More power

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake puts out 320 hp vs 180 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Peugeot 508 SW

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake

Verdict

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