Peugeot 508 SW running costs and reliability
Miles per pound (mpp)
| Petrol engines | 5.3 - 7.3 mpp |
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| Diesel engines | 5.8 - 8.1 mpp |
| Plug-in hybrid petrol engines * | 5.7 - 6.8 mpp |
Fuel economy
| Petrol engines | 36.3 - 50 mpg |
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| Diesel engines | 45 - 63.6 mpg |
| Plug-in hybrid petrol engines * | 39.2 - 46.6 mpg |
- Efficient range pair of engines available
- Impressive claimed fuel economy on PHEV
- Low running costs promised for 130hp model
What are the running costs?
The Peugeot 508 SW is powered by an efficient petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrain and shares many components with the 308 and 508 SUVs, making it a cheap car to fuel and service.
Unsurprisingly the petrol 508 fare the worst for fuel economy, but things aren’t too terrible. The PureTech 130 will easily average 40mpg in daily driving, and if you don’t work the engine too hard this shouldn’t be difficult to beat that.
The 508 SW Hybrid’s eco credentials are as good as any other PHEV you care to mention. The fact it can drive an easy 25 miles on battery alone will cover many people’s commutes, making it an ideal choice for city dwellers. Clearly its 235mpg claimed will drop drastically once the batteries are depleted.
Servicing and warranty
Peugeot’s image for reliability and dealer service is rapidly improving. Customer service is rated highly, and in the JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, Peugeot topped the table with 77 faults per 100 cars – beating Skoda, Hyundai and Nissan.
Peugeot doesn’t offer fixed-term servicing or maintenance plans, but many of its larger dealer groups do. However the firm offers a selection of fixed proce repairs on a two-tier system based on whether the dealer is using Peugeot or Peugeot-approved parts.
It shouldn’t prove too costly to service and maintain the 508, with service intervals of one year or 20,000 miles, while a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty is standard.
Reliability
- Peugeot’s reliability has improved in recent years
- No recalls for the 508 so far
- Feels solidly built and of good quality
Peugeot has managed to shake off its reputation for building unreliable cars. The company has successfully become one of the most dependable car manufacturers in recent years, and you can tell – to some degree – with the 508.
The quality of materials is impressive throughout the interior of the car, and it feels solid. There are some niggles with the infotainment system and its speed, but that’s not necessarily a reliability issue. And while the engines are recent, few problems have been reported, so you shouldn’t have too much to be concerned about.
Ongoing running costs
| Road tax | £195 - £620 |
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| Insurance group | 21 - 41 |
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