Peugeot 508 SW vs Volkswagen Passat Variant

Peugeot 508 SW

Wagon · Diesel · FWD

Volkswagen Passat Variant

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 Passat Variant

With 650 liters of cargo space and efficient 5.5 combined consumption, the Volkswagen Passat Variant suits growing families and long road trips. It favors practicality, safety standing, and value over performance thrills or premium flair.

5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety190 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 76

City 34 / 34

Budget / value 50 / 66

Road trip 65 / 69

Performance 30 / 30

Cargo 39 / 46

Practical 46 / 61

Premium 31 / 31

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 508 SW · Orange = Volkswagen Passat Variant

Specs side-by-side

Spec Peugeot 508 SW Volkswagen Passat Variant

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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 Passat Variant

650-liter trunk makes family packing and road trips easy
Efficient for its class (5.5 combined consumption)
Strong safety emphasis indicated by its ranking
Good value in its segment at about 32,000
Not for performance thrills; 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers wanting AWD
Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or long EV range
Not positioned as a premium experience

Verdict

Pick Peugeot 508 SW if…

Best fuel economy

Peugeot 508 SW uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Passat Variant if…

More power

Volkswagen Passat Variant puts out 190 hp vs 180 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Peugeot 508 SW

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Verdict

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