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Peugeot 408 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or SsangYong Korando?

Peugeot 408 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only 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 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.

SsangYong Korando is markedly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,126 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Korando. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 117 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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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, SsangYong Korando is only slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries only slightly more – 463 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is far ahead 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 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
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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Peugeot 408
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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