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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 408 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (239 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Peugeot 408?
Sportage
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Kia Sportage has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4955 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
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 Kia Sportage has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 239 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs to a small extent better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 408 pulls somewhat stronger with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.
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Sportage
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 curb weight, Peugeot 408 is slight lighter – 1544 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers hardly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs a bit better – up to 1776 L, which is about 193 L more than the Peugeot 408.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage clearly perceptible takes the win – 580 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 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.
Kia Sportage
Peugeot 408
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Peugeot 408
Kia Sportage
4.9 (2 Reviews)
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Peugeot 408
4.9 (1 Reviews)
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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Kia Sportage
Peugeot 408
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
35100 - 48000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4687 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1478 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Peugeot
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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?
The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.