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Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 408 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Peugeot 408?

Hyundai Kona

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Peugeot 408

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Kona has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12060 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 14.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs a bit better – achieving up to 514 km, about 59 km more than the Peugeot 408.

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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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 225 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 408 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Hyundai Kona is slightly lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers a bit more room – 536 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs to a small extent better – up to 1583 L, which is about 283 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 408 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 408 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,100
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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.80 kWh
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 km
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Hyundai Kona

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
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
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 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 - 210 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 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot

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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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