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Kia XCeed vs Peugeot 408 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Peugeot 408?

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

XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed 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 11983 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Peugeot 408 has a slightly edge – offering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

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

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

XCeed @ Kia Corporation

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, Kia XCeed is to a small extent lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers distinct more room – 536 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs slightly better – up to 1583 L, which is about 205 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed minimal takes the win – 479 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £35,100
408 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

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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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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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 - 33000 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
182 - 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 - 132 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

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

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Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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