Compare performance (225 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (35100 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5512 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.
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 has a distinct edge – offering 225 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.20 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 408 performs evident better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.
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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is barely noticeable lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slightly more room – 596 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1606 L, which is about 23 L more than the Peugeot 408.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 408 minimal takes the win – 456 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.
The Peugeot 408 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 408 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
35100 - 48000 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4687 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1478 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Toyota
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The Peugeot 408 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.