Peugeot 408 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 408 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 408 engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 408 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 308 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
| Peugeot 408 is 42 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1398 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 107 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2600 | |
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