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Citroen Holidays vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Peugeot 408?

Citroen Holidays vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 408 is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,988 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers markedly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Holidays delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot 408 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is significantly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 794 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries substantially more – 762 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is decisively ahead 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 : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 456 km
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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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Peugeot 408

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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Reviews Peugeot 408

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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Citroen Holidays
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Holidays have?

The Citroen Holidays is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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