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Peugeot 408 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - Differences and prices compared

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?

Peugeot 408

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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.

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.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 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.

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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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.80 kWh
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 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
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Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
35100 - 48000 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58.20 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4687 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1478 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
400 - 440 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
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

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.