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Peugeot 408 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or VW Passat?

Peugeot 408 vs VW Passat: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 408 is marginally cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,345 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 321 km more than the VW Passat.

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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 VW Passat offers a bit more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is barely lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is narrowly ahead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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Reviews Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Peugeot 408
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 225 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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