7.9
2024 Peugeot 408 PHEV review
The Peugeot 408 is a quirky entrant to a hotly contested corner of the car market in Australia. Is it good weird, or bad weird?
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Scott Collie
Peugeot 408 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Peugeot 408
Mercedes-Benz GLC
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2024 Peugeot
408
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.9
8.2
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L
52 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$67,990
$120,477 - $198,415
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Power Sunroof (+$2,000)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
