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Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Peugeot 408?

Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • moderately lighter

Peugeot 408

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  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Kona is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,060 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 408. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers slightly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 59 km more than the Peugeot 408.

408

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 Peugeot 408 offers only slightly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Kona

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, Hyundai Kona is moderately lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers moderately more boot space – 536 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 283 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 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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408

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
Hyundai Kona
Peugeot 408

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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