Peugeot 408 vs Skoda Superb

Peugeot 408

Peugeot’s sharp-lined fastback crossover.

Skoda Superb

Skoda’s large, comfortable family car.

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…

Skoda Superb

Pick the Superb for an exceptionally roomy family car with limousine-like comfort and a broad range from diesel to plug-in hybrid.

Best engine: The 2.0 TDI 150 — or the 1.5 TSI 150.

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	Peugeot 408	Skoda Superb
Power	130 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	230 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,5 s	9,2 s Winner
Top speed	200 km/h	220 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	92,9 hp/t	104,9 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	120 g/km Winner	133 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,5 L/100km Winner	5,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 408	Skoda Superb
Boot	536 L	625 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.611 L	1.760 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,79 m	2,84 m Winner
Length	4,69 m	4,86 m
Width	1,85 m	1,86 m
Height	1,48 m	1,47 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 408	Skoda Superb
Platform	EMP2 (modular)	MQB (shared with the VW Passat)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-408	1.4/1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 1.6/2.0 TDI diesel · 1.4 TSI iV PHEV
Fuel	Petrol · Plug-in hybrid · Electric	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	6-speed manual · e-DSC6 · EAT8 · single-speed	6-speed manual · 6/7-speed DSG automatic
Euro standard	Euro 6/6d · N/A (e-408)	Euro 6/6d
LEZ access	Euro 6/6d petrol and the e-408 allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 petrol/diesel and the iV plug-in hybrid 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

Skoda Superb

1.5 TSI can feel jerky when cold
DSG takes getting used to at low speed
2.0 TDI: interval servicing (DPF/AdBlue)

Pros

Peugeot 408

Striking fastback design
Modern i-Cockpit interior
Electric e-408 available

Skoda Superb

Limousine-like rear legroom
Roomy boot and high comfort
Broad range from diesel to PHEV

Cons

Peugeot 408

No diesel offered
Boot smaller than classic saloons

Skoda Superb

Not a sporty driver’s car
Sparse base equipment
Interior with hard plastics

Driving experience

Peugeot 408

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Skoda Superb

As a model line, the Superb is a large, comfortable family car. The steering is light and the chassis filters out bumps calmly, making long trips relaxed and quiet. It feels stable and mature, with a composed road manner. The diesels deliver smooth pull and the plug-in hybrid glides silently around town. Expect no sporty edge, but safe, comfortable and relaxed touring.