Peugeot 508 THP 160 EAT6 vs Renault Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 : which one is faster?

The launch: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 508 THP 160 EAT6 hits 100 km/h in 9.59 s versus 10.64 s for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the 508 THP 160 EAT6 leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 508 THP 160 EAT6 is doing 115 km/h against 107 km/h for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 508 THP 160 EAT6 crosses the line in 17.18 s versus 17.87 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 508 THP 160 EAT6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 508 THP 160 EAT6 finishes in 30.11 s versus 31.99 s, with a 1.87 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 175 km/h, the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.68 kg/hp vs 10.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.93 seconds. The 1.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.