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Peugeot 408 vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (35100 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or VW Golf?

Peugeot 408

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Golf has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9922 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.70 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 408 performs decisively better – achieving up to 455 km, about 312 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf has a evident edge – offering 333 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs a bit better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls somewhat stronger with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is somewhat lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers distinct more room – 536 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs noticeable better – up to 1583 L, which is about 346 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf to a small extent takes the win – 508 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4687 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1478 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

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

The Peugeot 408 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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