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Peugeot 408 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Skoda Fabia?

Peugeot 408 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Peugeot 408

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

Skoda Fabia

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Fabia is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,812 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is barely faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 228 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 401 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers visibly more boot space – 536 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 393 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries barely more – 456 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is decisively 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 : 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
Peugeot 408
Skoda Fabia

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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Peugeot 408
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 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
-
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,687 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Skoda
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