Peugeot 508 I or Volkswagen Passat B8?

2010–2018 vs 2014–2023 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 508 I 4,830 mm, Passat B8 4,767 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: 508 I 512 l, Passat B8 650 l.
Lowest consumption: 508 I 3.8 l/100 km, Passat B8 1.7 l/100 km.
Power: 508 I 82–150 kW, Passat B8 88–176 kW.
Standard equipment: 508 I 27 items (Active), Passat B8 32 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Passat B8 from €4,950 (2 listings); no 508 I is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B82014–2023 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, ConceptlineSpecifications →2 listings from €4,950 →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 508 I2010–2018no listings	Volkswagen Passat B82014–20232 listings · from €4,950
Dimensions
Length	Length4,792 mm–4,830 mm	Length4,767 mm
Width	Width1,828 mm–1,865 mm	Width1,832 mm
Height	Height1,456 mm–1,510 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,516 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,817 mm	Wheelbase2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–148 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–512 l	Trunk volume402 l–650 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,845 kg	Curb weight1,367 kg–1,727 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–72 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2014–2023
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power82–150 kW (111–204 hp)	Power88–176 kW (120–239 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 120	Lowest consumption1.7 l/100 km · 1.4 GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.2 HDi 204	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion Variant
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Active	Items in the base trim32 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · GT	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 12
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
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	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,950
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€10,275

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 508 I or Volkswagen Passat B8?

Length: Peugeot 508 I 4,830 mm, Volkswagen Passat B8 4,767 mm (a 63 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,817 vs 2,791 mm. Boot: 512 vs 650 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 508 I or Volkswagen Passat B8?

The most frugal Peugeot 508 I uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 BlueHDi 120); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B8 1.7 l/100 km (1.4 GTE).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 508 I or Volkswagen Passat B8?

The strongest Peugeot 508 I makes 150 kW (204 hp) (2.2 HDi 204); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B8 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 BiTDI 240 4Motion Variant).

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