Estate elegance
estate is the same engine range as in the hatch. That means a pair of turbodiesels, a 130bhp 1.5 or a 160bhp 2.0-litre alongside two 1.6-litre turbo-petrols with either 180bhp or a range-topping 225bhp.
Both the lower-powered petrol and lower-powered diesel are the more refined engines compared to their more powerful and quicker counterparts.
No matter which engine you pick though, the 508 SW isn’t really about going fast or being particularly sporty – and it’s all the better for it.
Yes, the 225bhp is capable of 0 to 60mph in 7.4 seconds and is the quickest in the range but the 180bhp version, with a figure of 8.0 seconds for 0 to 60mph, is quick enough for a stylish estate. If it’s efficiency you’re after, and most
est £26,600-£38,000
Turbopetrol – 1.6, 1.6-litre 225bhp; Turbo-diesel – 1.5, 2.0-litre
0 to 60mph in 7.4 seconds, 155mph top speed (1.6)
Engine range: Power: Average fuel economy:
74.3mpg (1.5TD)
CO2 emissions range:
100-132g/km
Ford Mondeo, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Skoda Superb, Vauxhall Insignia,VW Passat
7/10
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company car drivers are because that means low taxation, then the 130bhp 1.5-litre diesel has enough shove for both town and motorway driving although it wouldn’t be described as nippy with a 0-to-60mph time of 9.9 seconds.
What makes the 1.5 diesel the engine most business drivers will want is its low emissions. At 100g/km, it’s one of the lowest figures in the class without buying a hybrid.
In terms of average fuel economy that translates into a 74.3mpg official figure, again, one of the best in class. Rightly, the 508 SW has been set up to be comfortable over long distances for fleet drivers.
The seats are supportive and the ride at motorway speeds is first rate with the