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Peugeot 508

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Peugeot 508. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 5.5 L/100km, about $1,779 a year in New Zealand.

Peugeot 508 in grey
Fuel use
5.5 L/100km
2023 official
A year's petrol
$1,779
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
945 km
52 L tank
Seats
5

What a 508 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.17 per 100 km$1,779
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.28 per 100 km$1,474
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.44 per 100 miles£1,081
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.18 per 100 miles$1,374

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

R8 (2nd generation), 2018–2027

Specs for the 1.6 PureTech 180; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
R8 (2nd generation)
Built
2018-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Wheelbase
2,793 mm
Boot
487 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
133 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
52 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2023Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2022Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2021Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2020Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2019Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2016Hybrid4.1 L/100km69 mpg57 mpg—
2016Diesel5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2015Hybrid4.1 L/100km69 mpg57 mpg—
2015Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2015Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2014Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Hybrid4.1 L/100km69 mpg57 mpg—
2014Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2013Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2013Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2013Hybrid4.1 L/100km69 mpg57 mpg—
2012Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2012Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2011Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2011Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—

Peugeot 508 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Peugeot 508?

The 2023 Peugeot 508 uses 5.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Peugeot 508 cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,779 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Peugeot 508 go on a full tank?

About 945 km from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Peugeot 508's boot?

487 L, for the 1.6 PureTech 180.

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