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Peugeot 408 vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Toyota RAV4?

Peugeot 408 vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

408

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.

Peugeot 408 is barely cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 37,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,588 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 381 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

RAV4

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 Toyota RAV4 offers visibly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

408

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, Peugeot 408 is somewhat lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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.

from £37,700
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Peugeot 408
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

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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 RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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Peugeot 408
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
37,700 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Toyota
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