Peugeot 508
The Peugeot 508 is a five-seat car measuring 4,804 mm in length with a top speed of 229 km/h. It features four-cylinder engines with displacements ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 cc. For 2025 EU/EEA new registrations, COâ‚‚ emissions are 36 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol variant, 135 g/km for the diesel, and 137 g/km for the petrol engine. In Norway, new registrations of the 508 totaled 747 vehicles between 2019 and 2024, with a peak of 333 registrations in 2019, declining to just 2 new registrations in 2024. Six recall campaigns have been registered in the EU Safety Gate database for this model.
| Manufacturer | Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 121 kW (162 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 36 g/km, diesel 135 g/km, petrol 137 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,809 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,200–2,000 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 229 km/h |
| Length | 4,803 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Peugeot 508 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (1,692 cars), engine power from 18 countries, kerb weight from 19 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Peugeot 508 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
747 Peugeot 508 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2024, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 133 kW (178 hp) | 1,818 kg | 2020–2023 | 179 |
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 147 kW (197 hp) | 1,947 kg | 2021–2023 | 40 |
| Petrol | 133 kW (178 hp) | 1,500 kg | 2019–2021 | 161 |
| Petrol | 165 kW (221 hp) | 1,497 kg | 2019–2020 | 96 |
| Diesel | 96 kW (129 hp) | 1,503 kg | 2019–2023 | 197 |
| Diesel | 120 kW (161 hp) | 1,612 kg | 2019–2020 | 29 |
| Diesel | 130 kW (174 hp) | 1,613 kg | 2019–2021 | 40 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (5 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Peugeot 508 cars registered for the first time across 20 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 940 |
| Italy | 168 |
| Germany | 150 |
| Portugal | 87 |
| Belgium | 74 |
| United Kingdom | 69 |
| Austria | 69 |
| Spain | 53 |
| Netherlands | 52 |
| Poland | 31 |
| Ireland | 21 |
| Luxembourg | 11 |
| Romania | 10 |
| Slovakia | 8 |
| Croatia | 7 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 75% of Peugeot 508s pass their MOT test first time, based on 18,104 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
6 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Peugeot 508. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The dosage of the chemical components in the inflator of the front left or right seat airbag could be incorrect. In the event of a lateral impact, the airbag would not be triggered as a consequence.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-03-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-11-07
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-07-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-06-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-01-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-10-09
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Peugeot recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Peugeot 508?
- The Peugeot 508 has a rated top speed of 229 km/h.
- How much power does the Peugeot 508 have?
- The Peugeot 508 produces 121 kW (162 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Peugeot 508?
- The Peugeot 508 is 4,803 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,459 mm tall.
- How much does the Peugeot 508 weigh?
- The Peugeot 508 has a kerb weight of about 1,809 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Peugeot 508?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Peugeot 508 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 36 g/km, diesel 135 g/km, petrol 137 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Peugeot 508 have?
- The Peugeot 508 has 5 seats.