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Ford Ranger vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Peugeot 408?

Ford Ranger vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • a bit more power
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Peugeot 408

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  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

Ranger

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 414 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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 Ford Ranger offers a bit more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 337 Nm more.

Ranger

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 considerably lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 861 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 533 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is far 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.

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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
Ford Ranger
Peugeot 408

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Ford Ranger
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 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
42 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot
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