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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Peugeot 408?

Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more trunk space

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

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

Sportage

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.

Kia Sportage is a bit cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,955 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 389 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Sportage

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 barely lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers marginally more boot space – 587 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries noticeably more – 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
Kia Sportage
Peugeot 408

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

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

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

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
-
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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