Verdict
These two serve very different Malaysian jobs. The BT-50 brings 188 hp, 450 Nm and all-wheel drive, against the 508 SW’s 163 hp, 240 Nm and front-wheel drive, so it is the clear choice where torque and driven wheels matter. The Peugeot counters with a 660-litre boot, 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 7.1 L/100 km rating. Its RM90 annual road tax is dramatically easier on the wallet than the Mazda’s RM1,638, while the BT-50’s five-year/100,000-km warranty gives longer standard cover.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you need 450 Nm, all-wheel drive, a pickup body and five years of manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Peugeot 508 SW if you want a 660-litre enclosed boot, 7.1 L/100 km rated economy and RM90 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda BT-50 RM140,418; Peugeot 508 SW RM174,092.
- Engine output: Mazda BT-50 188 hp and 450 Nm; Peugeot 508 SW 163 hp and 240 Nm.
- Driveline: Mazda BT-50 all-wheel drive; Peugeot 508 SW front-wheel drive.
- Road tax: Mazda BT-50 RM1,638 per year; Peugeot 508 SW RM90 per year.
- Size: Mazda BT-50 is 5,280 mm long; Peugeot 508 SW is 4,829 mm long.
- Warranty: Mazda BT-50 gets five years/100,000 km; Peugeot 508 SW gets three years/unlimited mileage.
BT-50
- 188 hp and 450 Nm from a 3.0-litre diesel
- All-wheel drive and full-size alloy spare tyre
- Smart City Brake Support, collision warning and adaptive cruise control
- RM1,638 annual road tax versus RM90
- No published 0-100 km/h or fuel-economy figure, unlike the Peugeot’s 9.2 seconds and 7.1 L/100 km
- No panoramic roof, head-up display or built-in navigation
508 SW
- 660-litre boot with a power-operated tailgate
- 7.1 L/100 km rated economy and RM90 annual road tax
- Panoramic roof, head-up display and navigation
- 163 hp and 240 Nm trail the Mazda’s 188 hp and 450 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the Mazda’s all-wheel drive
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping warning
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM140,418✓ | RM174,092 |
| Body type | Pickup | Wagon |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 163 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 95.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6AT | EAT6 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 220 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 165 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,280 mm | 4,829 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Height | 1,810 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 2,015 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 660 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Alloy | Full Size 18" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | 60:40 Split Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear net |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with JBL sound system and 10 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Power Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used BT-50 & 508 SW for sale
BT-50 vs 508 SW FAQ
Is the Mazda BT-50 or Peugeot 508 SW better?
The BT-50 is better for torque, all-wheel drive and driver-assistance equipment, with 450 Nm, Smart City Brake Support and adaptive cruise control. The 508 SW is better for enclosed luggage space, lower road tax and rated fuel use, with a 660-litre boot and 7.1 L/100 km.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 508 SW costs RM33,674 more than the Mazda BT-50: RM174,092 versus RM140,418.
Which has the better warranty?
The Mazda BT-50 has the longer standard manufacturer warranty at five years or 100,000 km. The Peugeot 508 SW has three years with unlimited mileage, plus a two-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty.