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Skoda Kamiq vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (22,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kamiq or Peugeot 408?

Skoda Kamiq vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Skoda Kamiq

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

Kamiq

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Kamiq is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

408

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 Peugeot 408 offers visibly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is barely faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Kamiq

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, Skoda Kamiq is markedly lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more boot space – 536 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,583 L, about 188 L more than the Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries a bit more – 539 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is decisively 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.

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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
Skoda Kamiq
Peugeot 408

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Skoda Kamiq

The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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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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Skoda Kamiq
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
121 - 128 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4,241 mm
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,395 L
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
439 - 539 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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