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Hyundai Tucson vs Peugeot 408 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (30600 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Peugeot 408?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Peugeot 408

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

Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

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.

Hyundai Tucson has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30600 £, while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4483 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.70 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 408 performs clearly better – achieving up to 455 km, about 385 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

408 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

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 Hyundai Tucson has a to a small extent edge – offering 252 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs somewhat better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 379 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 19 Nm difference.

Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is barely noticeable lighter – 1542 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more room – 620 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs somewhat better – up to 1799 L, which is about 216 L more than the Peugeot 408.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Tucson proves to be leads convincingly overall and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Tucson is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,600
Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 64 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
Peugeot 408

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Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom 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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Hyundai Tucson
Peugeot 408
Tucson @ Hyundai Motor Company
408 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
30600 - 46300 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
64 - 70 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
22 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 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
1542 - 1889 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4510 - 4535 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Payload
523 - 545 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 252 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 185 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.