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Peugeot 408 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Leapmotor C10?

Peugeot 408 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Leapmotor C10

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly 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.

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.

Leapmotor C10 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,889 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor C10 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 54 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 Leapmotor C10 offers considerably more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is clearly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,950 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor C10 carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 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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C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 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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Leapmotor C10

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
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
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 38 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
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plug-in Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
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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