Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

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

In short

Length: 508 II (R8) 4,778 mm, Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: 508 II (R8) 530 l, Jetta VII (A7) 510 l.
Lowest consumption: 508 II (R8) 1.5 l/100 km, Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km.
Power: 508 II (R8) 96–265 kW, Jetta VII (A7) 110–170 kW.
Standard equipment: 508 II (R8) 28 items (Active), Jetta VII (A7) 26 items (S).
On Autodrom: 508 II (R8) from €5,700 (1 listing); no Jetta VII (A7) is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–present · 6 engines · S, SE, SEL, SEL PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 508 II (R8)2018–present1 listing · from €5,700	Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,750 mm–4,778 mm	Length4,702 mm
Width	Width1,859 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,793 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance118 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume487 l–530 l	Trunk volume510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,345 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l–62 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power96–265 kW (131–360 hp)	Power110–170 kW (150–231 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · Hybrid 225	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 1.5 TSI 160 AT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.2 s · PSE Hybrid 360 4x4	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 TSI GLI DSG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsActive · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Active	Items in the base trim26 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · GT	Items in the top trim27 · SEL
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
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✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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 · Interior2 · 1
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 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✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 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✓
Forward Collision Warning	Forward Collision Warning—	Forward Collision Warning✓
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—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Tyre Repair Kit	Tyre Repair Kit—	Tyre Repair Kit✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,700	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

Length: Peugeot 508 II (R8) 4,778 mm, Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm (a 76 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,793 vs 2,686 mm. Boot: 530 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The most frugal Peugeot 508 II (R8) uses 1.5 l/100 km (Hybrid 225); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km (1.5 TSI 160 AT).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The strongest Peugeot 508 II (R8) makes 265 kW (360 hp) (PSE Hybrid 360 4x4); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 170 kW (231 hp) (2.0 TSI GLI).

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