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Peugeot 408 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Leapmotor B05?

Peugeot 408 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Leapmotor B05

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Leapmotor B05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,203 £.

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 Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 26 km more than the Peugeot 408.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is somewhat lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries moderately more – 456 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 comes out modestly ahead 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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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
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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