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Peugeot 408 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Toyota Corolla?

Peugeot 408 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Peugeot 408

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

Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,540 £.

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

Corolla

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 Peugeot 408 offers visibly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is marginally lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly more boot space – 536 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 531 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries marginally more – 456 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Peugeot 408
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,687 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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