Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Peugeot 408 I 1.6 (117 Hp)
Overall Rating
Peugeot 408:
The Peugeot 408 is a crossover SUV produced by French automaker Peugeot. It was unveiled in June 2022 as a C-segment vehicle slotting between the 308 and 3008 or 508. It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. It is based on the EMP2 platform closely shared with the third-generation 308, and despite sharing the saloon silhouettes, mechanically unrelated to the Chinese market 408 saloon. According to Peugeot, the 408 is a blend between SUVs, hatchbacks and saloons, and has been described as a coupe crossover....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Peugeot 408 (I). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1401 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 189 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Peugeot 408 I was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, it shares its platform with the Peugeot 308 (2007-2013), which achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP rating in 2007, suggesting a solid underlying safety structure.
1.6 (117 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6L engine with a manual gearbox provides a more responsive feel than its automatic counterpart. It's suitable for city and light highway use, requiring more effort for spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Offers the best fuel efficiency among the petrol options, especially in urban environments, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Practical family sedan
- • Good value for money in its segment
- • Robust chassis derived from 308
Cons:
- • Engines can feel underpowered on highways (especially 1.6L)
- • Automatic transmission can be sluggish
- • Interior plastics feel dated compared to European rivals
- • Limited availability in Western markets
- • Resale value might be lower than competitors
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 408 |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (117 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 117 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 73.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EC5F |
| Engine displacement: | 1587 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 189 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12 kg/Hp, 83.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.3 kg/Nm, 107.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1401 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4688 mm mm |
| Width: | 1815 mm mm |
| Height: | 1525 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1503 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
Have you ever driven an Peugeot 408?
How was your experience with it? Share with us: