Peugeot 408 vs Peugeot 508
Peugeot 408
Peugeot’s sharp-lined fastback crossover.
VS
Peugeot 508
Peugeot’s executive fastback saloon.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Peugeot 408
Pick the 408 for a striking fastback crossover with a modern interior and an electric option.
Best engine: The 1.2 Hybrid (136/145) or the e-408 for full electric.
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 508
Pick the 508 for a stylish, comfortable executive fastback with strong diesels and PHEV options.
Best engine: The 1.6 PureTech (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.6 PureTech 225 · Petrol
| Peugeot 408 | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
|
225 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
|
300 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
10,5 s
|
7,3 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
250 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
92,9 hp/t
|
158,5 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
120 g/km
Winner
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140 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,5 L/100km
Winner
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6,0 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 408 | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
536 L
Winner
|
487 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.611 L
Winner
|
1.537 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,79 m
|
2,79 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,69 m
|
4,75 m
|
| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,86 m
|
| Height |
1,48 m
|
1,40 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 408 | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | EMP2 (modular) | PF3 (W23) · EMP2 (R83) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-408 | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi · Hybrid/PSE |
| Fuel | Petrol · Plug-in hybrid · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · e-DSC6 · EAT8 · single-speed | 6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6/6d · N/A (e-408) | Euro 5/6 (W23) · Euro 6/6d (R83) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol and the e-408 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and PHEV allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 408
- 1.2 PureTech (early): wet timing belt
- PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
- Infotainment software needs updates
Peugeot 508
- 1.6 THP/PureTech (early): timing chain
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 2.2 HDi (W23): bi-turbo needs checking
Pros
Peugeot 408
- Striking fastback design
- Modern i-Cockpit interior
- Electric e-408 available
Peugeot 508
- Stylish fastback design
- Comfortable and quiet
- Strong diesels and PHEV options
Cons
Peugeot 408
- No diesel offered
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
Peugeot 508
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
- Low driving position
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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First registration
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For sale at dealers
Peugeot 408
6 for sale · from € 21.495
Peugeot 408 GT-Line · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay
€ 21.495
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