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CUPRA Terramar vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or Peugeot 408?

CUPRA Terramar vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

CUPRA Terramar

5 (6 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly 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

Terramar

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the CUPRA Terramar costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Terramar uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 338 km more than the CUPRA Terramar.

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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 CUPRA Terramar offers moderately more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Terramar is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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

Terramar

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is very slightly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,638 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Terramar carries somewhat more – 542 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 leads convincingly 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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CUPRA Terramar

The CUPRA Terramar blends the brand’s sporty DNA with the practicality of a compact crossover, offering striking design and a driver-focused, premium-feeling cabin. It’s aimed at buyers who want engaging handling and athletic looks without giving up everyday usability and modern connectivity.

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Reviews CUPRA Terramar

5 (6 Reviews)
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Lawrence
27 May 2026, 23:26:12

Test drove both, Terramar is more liveable for a family as more practical with larger interior space and feels more premium overall. The Formentor in VZ form is super fast and agile and great fun to drive, but feels less premium all round. I also think the Terramar looks nicer inside and out.

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David Burrell
21 Jan 2026, 22:24:34

Had a Terramar for nearly 12 months and it’s proven a great choice. Love the driving experience and that fact it’s less common than Tiguan/Q3 cousins. V2 spec gives you so much kit you don’t need any extras.

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Rafał
13 Jan 2026, 21:59:07

A better-equipped version of a car that's technically very similar to the Q3, offered at a more attractive price.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 50,600 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 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
118 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
36 - 191 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,638 - 1,904 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,869 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
512 - 542 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
Is the CUPRA Terramar offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Terramar is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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