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Vauxhall Frontera vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Peugeot 408?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Frontera

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,383 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 48 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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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 offers visibly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is slightly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 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

  • 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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Leisure / Weekend driver
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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