What is the Peugeot 408?
The Peugeot 408 is a five-door family fastback with a crossover-influenced stance. Introduced in 2022, it brought a new shape to Peugeot’s range, combining the silhouette of a saloon with a sloping fastback rear and five-door access. Its sharply sculpted design gives it a distinctive place in the line-up.
Peugeot 408 generations
The 408 has one generation, introduced in 2022. It brought a fresh fastback design to Peugeot’s range.
Engines and power
In EU registration figures, the 408 spans 1.2-litre to 1.6-litre engines and 96 kW (131 PS) to 157 kW (213 PS). The listed fuel types are petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric. UK VCA figures cover the same engine-size range, with power from 96 kW (131 PS) to 210 kW (286 PS), and include those same fuel types.
How economical is the Peugeot 408?
The lowest EU petrol, diesel or hybrid figure is 5.1 L/100 km on WLTP; the lowest plug-in hybrid figure is 1.1 L/100 km. That plug-in figure is weighted and assumes some driving is electric. UK VCA figures list 4.8 L/100 km as the lowest petrol, diesel or hybrid figure and 5.8 L/100 km for plug-in hybrid, both on WLTP. WLTP is the European test procedure; it differs from the EPA procedure in the USA and the five-cycle test used in Canada.
Where was the Peugeot 408 sold?
Official figures cover the European Union and the United Kingdom. EU registrations total 53,894 for 2022–2025, while UK VCA figures cover 2023–2026.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Peugeot 408?
It is a five-door family fastback with a crossover-influenced stance.
When did the current 408 generation begin?
The single generation began in 2022.
What is the lowest EU plug-in hybrid consumption figure?
1.1 L/100 km on WLTP, a weighted figure that assumes part of the driving is electric.
Which markets have official 408 figures?
The European Union and the United Kingdom.