Peugeot 408 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 136 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 408 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Peugeot 408 has 131 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Peugeot 408 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`200 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 22 200 | |
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