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Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Peugeot 408?

Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely noticeable lighter

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • slight more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slight quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • hardly perceptible more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Qashqai has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5512 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.50 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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 has a slight edge – offering 225 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 20 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 Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs slightly better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 408 pulls minimal stronger with 360 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers hardly perceptible more room – 536 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1583 L, which is about 136 L more than the Nissan Qashqai.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai slightly takes the win – 520 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 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.

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Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.80 kWh
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 km
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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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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Reviews Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Reviews Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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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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Efficiency / Consumption & Range
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Practicality / Trunk & Everyday Use
Value for Money
Nissan Qashqai
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
Price
29600 - 39900 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 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
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1420 - 1665 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4425 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1835 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 - 1447 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot

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Is the Nissan Qashqai offered with different drivetrains?

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

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