Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

2018–present vs 2023–present · Liftback/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: 508 II (R8) 4,778 mm, Passat B9 4,917 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: 508 II (R8) 530 l, Passat B9 690 l.
Lowest consumption: 508 II (R8) 1.5 l/100 km, Passat B9 0.4 l/100 km.
Power: 508 II (R8) 96–265 kW, Passat B9 90–200 kW.
Standard equipment: 508 II (R8) 28 items (Active), Passat B9 27 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: 508 II (R8) from €5,700 (1 listing); no Passat B9 is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B92023–present · 8 engines · Basis, Business, Elegance, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 508 II (R8)2018–present1 listing · from €5,700	Volkswagen Passat B92023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,750 mm–4,778 mm	Length4,917 mm
Width	Width1,859 mm	Width1,852 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,506 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,793 mm	Wheelbase2,841 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance118 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance133 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume487 l–530 l	Trunk volume510 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,345 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,575 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l–62 l	Fuel tank45 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines8
Power	Power96–265 kW (131–360 hp)	Power90–200 kW (122–272 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · Hybrid 225	Lowest consumption0.4 l/100 km · 1.5 eHybrid 204
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.2 s · PSE Hybrid 360 4x4	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TSI 265 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Active	Items in the base trim27 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · GT	Items in the top trim43 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
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 Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front 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—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
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 · 1
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—
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
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 Passat B9?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B9 4,917 mm, Peugeot 508 II (R8) 4,778 mm (a 139 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,841 vs 2,793 mm. Boot: 690 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

The most frugal Peugeot 508 II (R8) uses 1.5 l/100 km (Hybrid 225); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B9 0.4 l/100 km (1.5 eHybrid 204).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 508 II (R8) or Volkswagen Passat B9?

The strongest Peugeot 508 II (R8) makes 265 kW (360 hp) (PSE Hybrid 360 4x4); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B9 200 kW (272 hp) (1.5 eHybrid 272).

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