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Peugeot 408 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Peugeot 408 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very 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:

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

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,512 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 noticeably more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 62 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 Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is very slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries only slightly more – 456 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 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
Peugeot 408
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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 Touring Sports

The 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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Peugeot 408
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
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Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 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
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Toyota
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