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Tesla Roadster vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance ( vs 240 HP), boot space and price (184,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Roadster or Peugeot 408?

Tesla Roadster vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
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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

Roadster

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 149,168 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers significantly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 544 km more than the Peugeot 408.

408

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot 408 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 9,640 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is clearly ahead overall 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 £35,100
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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 79 - 456 km
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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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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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Tesla Roadster
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption
Price
184,300 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
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Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
-
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
402 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
10,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
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Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Tesla Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

The Tesla Roadster is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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