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Toyota Proace Transporter vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Transporter or Peugeot 408?

Toyota Proace Transporter vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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 Transporter

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.

Toyota Proace Transporter is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,482 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 9.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 107 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers barely more torque with 370 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is very slightly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries considerably more – 1,323 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 867 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 is clearly superior 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.

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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
Toyota Proace Transporter
Peugeot 408

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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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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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Toyota Proace Transporter
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
349 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 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 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Peugeot
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