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BYD Tang vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Peugeot 408?

BYD Tang vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 408 is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,168 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 9.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 75 km more than the Peugeot 408.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is somewhat faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers significantly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is clearly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,086 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers considerably more boot space – 536 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,655 L, about 72 L more than the Peugeot 408.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries visibly more – 575 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £35,100
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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 km
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The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4,970 mm
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Peugeot
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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