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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Peugeot 408?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly 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

Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,764 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 119 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

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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 Peugeot 408 offers significantly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is slightly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries significantly more – 921 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 465 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 stands well ahead of its rival 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 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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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