Compare performance (272 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (36900 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or Peugeot 408?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Peugeot 408 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £ , while the CUPRA Terramar costs 36900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1757 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Terramar manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.70 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 performs decisively better – achieving up to 455 km, about 337 km more than the CUPRA Terramar.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Terramar has a slightly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Terramar is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Terramar performs slight better – reaching 243 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Terramar pulls slight stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Peugeot 408 is minimal lighter – 1544 kg compared to 1638 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.
In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers slight more room – 540 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Terramar to a small extent takes the win – 542 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.
The CUPRA Terramar 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.
The CUPRA Terramar is a sharply styled, sporty SUV that brings athletic handling and bold design to buyers who want performance with everyday usability. Inside, premium finishes meet driver-focused flair and family-friendly practicality, making it a tempting pick for anyone who wants thrills without turning their daily routine into a chore.
detailsThe 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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Price
36900 - 50600 £
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Price
35100 - 48000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
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Electric Range
118 km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
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co2
36 - 191 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1638 - 1904 kg
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Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
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Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
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Length
4519 mm
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Length
4687 mm
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Width
1869 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1586 mm
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Height
1478 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
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Payload
512 - 542 kg
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
205 - 243 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Peugeot
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The CUPRA Terramar is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.