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Toyota RAV4 vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota RAV4 or Peugeot 408?

Toyota RAV4 vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter

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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 408 is barely cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 380 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota RAV4 offers visibly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

RAV4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is a bit lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers marginally more boot space – 580 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota RAV4 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,690 L, about 107 L more than the Peugeot 408.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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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RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Reviews Toyota RAV4

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Mariana González
5 Jan 2026, 23:15:27

I love it — it’s super comfortable, I’ve never had any trouble with it, very reliable and stable.

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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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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
35,100 - 55,700 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 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
75 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
22 - 128 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
390 - 600 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Toyota RAV4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Toyota RAV4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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