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Peugeot 408 vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Peugeot Rifter?

Peugeot 408 vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Rifter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is very slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries clearly more – 814 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 358 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Peugeot 408
Peugeot Rifter

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Peugeot 408
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Peugeot
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