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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Peugeot 408?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter

Peugeot 408

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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

Tipo Hatchback

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.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,412 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Hatchback with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 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 significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is moderately faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback tops out at 208 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Hatchback is barely lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers slightly more boot space – 536 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries very slightly more – 456 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 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.

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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
Fiat Tipo Hatchback
Peugeot 408

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Fiat Tipo Hatchback

The Fiat Tipo is a sensible, spacious hatchback that prides itself on practical charm and everyday usability, perfect for buyers who want straightforward value rather than runway drama. It won’t turn heads for flash, but its comfortable ride, clever interior space and low-stress nature make it a smart, grown-up choice with a wink of character.

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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 Tipo Hatchback
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Peugeot
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