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Peugeot 508 vs Subaru WRX

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Peugeot 508
Peugeot 508

$81,610 - $82,915

2024 price

Subaru WRX
Subaru WRX

$37,000 - $61,488

2022 price

Summary

2024 Peugeot 508
2022 Subaru WRX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

Flat Turbo 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
1.8L/100km (combined)

8.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Multimedia system leaves you wanting
  • 180-degree view camera is poor quality
  • Must charge it every day to get good fuel economy

  • No wireless smartphone charging
  • Not as hardcore in wagon style
  • Manual unavailable in the wagon
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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2022 Subaru WRX Summary

This combination of three letters mightn’t mean much to the uninitiated, but to the diehard go-fast car customer, or even just the performance-curious one, WRX means something.

To me, the Subaru WRX stands for a lot. Its lineage stretches back almost 30 years, and over that period there have been some absolutely cracking rally-bred rockets for the road. I’ve personally owned a WRX, so I know what this Subaru sports car is all about.

Well, I thought I knew - but then I drove the new-generation ‘VB’ WRX. And also the ‘VN’ wagon. No, you’re not reading a retro Commodore review.

This new model takes everything we thought we knew about the Rex and makes it considerably more approachable, more palatable, more predictable, and frankly improves the breed for the better. 

I’ll explain how - so read on, or watch the video to see what I’m on about.

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