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Fiat Panda vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Peugeot 408?

Fiat Panda vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,983 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

408

Engine and Performance:

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 Peugeot 408 offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers considerably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 268 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 489 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries moderately more – 456 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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
Fiat Panda
Peugeot 408

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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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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Fiat Panda
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Peugeot
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