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Peugeot 408 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Peugeot 408 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Peugeot 408

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  • considerably more efficient

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,140 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers moderately more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers barely more torque with 370 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 10 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 Octavia Limousine is moderately lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 600 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 28 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is barely 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 Octavia Limousine

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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 Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Peugeot 408
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,687 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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