Peugeot 408 vs Polestar 2 – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

Peugeot 408 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Polestar 2 costs 42000 £. That’s a price difference of around 6874 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 2: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 15.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs distinct better – achieving up to 659 km, about 206 km more than the Peugeot 408.

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 Polestar 2 has a significantly edge – offering 476 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs a bit better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 pulls convincingly stronger with 740 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Peugeot 408 is distinct lighter – 1544 kg compared to 2015 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers distinct more room – 536 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs distinct better – up to 1583 L, which is about 488 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 408 barely noticeable takes the win – 456 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

All in all, the Polestar 2 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.