Peugeot 508 I or Peugeot 508 II (R8)?

2010–2018 vs 2018–present · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: 508 I 4,830 mm, 508 II (R8) 4,778 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: 508 I 512 l, 508 II (R8) 530 l.
Lowest consumption: 508 I 3.8 l/100 km, 508 II (R8) 1.5 l/100 km.
Power: 508 I 82–150 kW, 508 II (R8) 96–265 kW.
Standard equipment: 508 I 27 items (Active), 508 II (R8) 28 items (Active).
On Autodrom: 508 II (R8) from €5,700 (1 listing); no 508 I is listed right now.

Peugeot 508 I2010–2018 · 14 engines · Active, Allure, GT, AccessSpecifications →Listings →

Peugeot 508 II (R8)2018–present · 12 engines · Active, Allure, GT, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €5,700 →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 508 I2010–2018no listings	Peugeot 508 II (R8)2018–present1 listing · from €5,700
Dimensions
Length	Length4,792 mm–4,830 mm	Length4,750 mm–4,778 mm
Width	Width1,828 mm–1,865 mm	Width1,859 mm
Height	Height1,456 mm–1,510 mm	Height1,390 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,817 mm	Wheelbase2,793 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–148 mm	Ground clearance118 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–512 l	Trunk volume487 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,845 kg	Curb weight1,345 kg–1,850 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–72 l	Fuel tank43 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power82–150 kW (111–204 hp)	Power96–265 kW (131–360 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 120	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · Hybrid 225
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.2 HDi 204	Best 0–100 km/h5.2 s · PSE Hybrid 360 4x4
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Active	Items in the base trim28 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · GT	Items in the top trim34 · GT
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€5,700

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 508 I or Peugeot 508 II (R8)?

Length: Peugeot 508 I 4,830 mm, Peugeot 508 II (R8) 4,778 mm (a 52 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,817 vs 2,793 mm. Boot: 512 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 508 I or Peugeot 508 II (R8)?

The most frugal Peugeot 508 I uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 BlueHDi 120); the most frugal Peugeot 508 II (R8) 1.5 l/100 km (Hybrid 225).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 508 I or Peugeot 508 II (R8)?

The strongest Peugeot 508 I makes 150 kW (204 hp) (2.2 HDi 204); the strongest Peugeot 508 II (R8) 265 kW (360 hp) (PSE Hybrid 360 4x4).

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