Peugeot 508 vs Audi A8
What's the difference?

Peugeot 508

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2024 price

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Audi A8

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2023 price

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Maserati Quattroporte

Mazda 6

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C43

Mercedes-Benz C63

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Summary

2024 Peugeot 508

2023 Audi A8

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.8L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

21.1 kWh/100km

Electric range

55 km

Battery capacity

11.50 kWh

Seating

Likes

Can't fault its looks - it's sexy
Pleasant driving experience (once you get used to it)
Boot space is fab for families

Refinement
Quality
Value

Dislikes

Multimedia system leaves you wanting
180-degree view camera is poor quality
Must charge it every day to get good fuel economy

Big turning circle
No folding rear seat
No front door bottle slots

2024 Peugeot 508 Summary

The humble station wagon has fallen by the wayside in favour of the ever-popular SUV, however, it was once more common for a very good reason.

It offers the space many families crave without having to upsize into a vehicle that can feel big and bulky.

A lot of drivers enjoy the sportier on-road feel and the good-looking styling that often accompanies a wagon. Enter the Peugeot 508 Sportswagon. A model that proves wagons can be hot.

I’m family-testing the top GT plug-in hybrid model this week but there’s not a lot to compare it to because of the interesting engine specs.

So, we’re being a bit cheeky and doing an ‘apples with oranges’ comparo instead.

Being on the premium end, the 508 Sportswagon faces competition from the Audi A4 Allroad 45 TFSI, Genesis G70 Shooting Brake and Volvo V60 Cross Country Ultimate.

It certainly has the looks to turn heads but we’re sussing out whether it’s a practical alternative for families, too.

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2023 Audi A8 Summary

Audi’s flagship is the A8, a long, luxurious sedan where being driven is often as important as doing the driving.

To put this ultra-premium machine in context, it competes with other German heavyweights like BMW’s 7 Series and, of course, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well as Porsche’s Panamera. Not to mention the Lexus LS or Maserati’s Quattroporte.

What’s life like at the top of the Audi pyramid? Stay with us to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Peugeot 508 2023 Audi A8

Verdict

The Peugeot 508 Sportswagon GT PHEV proves wagons can be extremely stylish but looks aren’t everything and it is an expensive option compared to its luxury rivals. It earns its place with the premium interior but the safety could be improved on and the tech is more confusing than it needs to be. But this wagon offers an alternative for families who are sick of being in an SUV yet still need a little extra space.

My son didn’t go nuts over this and complained about his view.

Verdict

The Audi A8 swims in a luxury car shark tank where those paying the big dollars expect top-shelf everything. It delivers a serene driving experience whether you’re in the front or the back, in a superbly engineered and executed luxury sedan package. Not perfect, but very, very impressive.

Peugeot 508 vs Audi A8 What's the difference?

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Peugeot 508 vs Audi A8
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