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Jeep Compass vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Peugeot 408?

Jeep Compass vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Jeep Compass is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 917 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Jeep Compass with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Jeep Compass. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers marginally more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 44 km more than the Peugeot 408.

408

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers only slightly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers marginally more torque with 360 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is only slightly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Compass carries barely more – 473 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 stands out in the key areas 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 : 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
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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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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Jeep Compass
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Jeep Compass offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Compass is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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