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Peugeot 408 vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 21,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Renault Captur?

Peugeot 408 vs Renault Captur: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter

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.

Renault Captur is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,100 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,989 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is clearly faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 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, Renault Captur is slightly lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more boot space – 536 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 220 L more than the Renault Captur.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries barely more – 456 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is clearly superior overall 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 : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 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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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a cheeky little crossover that pairs city-friendly agility with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and enough style to turn heads at the lights. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want practical versatility and a dash of personality on their daily drives, without taking itself too seriously.

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Reviews Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Pet
4 Feb 2026, 11:01:12

The car was a very pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable. The 1.3 TCe 158 hp engine is brilliant.

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Waldemar
1 Feb 2026, 13:55:20

A 2025 mild‑hybrid, 160 hp.
Really nice little car. Mostly doing 200 km trips. Driving isn’t tiring. I trusted the driver‑assistance systems and… I wasn’t disappointed. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant, though I’d trust it about 90%. Overtaking punch is a plus. I recommend it with a clear conscience. Ah, just those 18" wheels 🤦. Obviously fuel consumption is higher because it’s an automatic.

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Peugeot 408
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
21,100 - 28,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
4,687 mm
Length
4,239 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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