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Peugeot 408 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or VW Tiguan?

Peugeot 408 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW Tiguan is marginally cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,539 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 329 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 VW Tiguan offers a bit more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is barely faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan 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 very slightly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers moderately more boot space – 652 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 97 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries moderately more – 533 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 stands out in the key areas 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 : 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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,687 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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