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Peugeot 408 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Citroen C4?

Peugeot 408 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,555 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 408. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 29 km more than the Citroen C4.

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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 offers visibly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries somewhat more – 456 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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 : 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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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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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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4.5 (5 Reviews)
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Mustafa
20 May 2026, 16:06:29

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Peugeot 408
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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