Car comparison

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THPvsFord Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Peugeot 408 II

1.6 THP

167 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2017
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDCi

150 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    167 hp
    125 kW
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot408 II1.6 THPFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
167hp125kW
150hp112kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight-
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
898km558mi
Calculated
1,364km847mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,534mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,823mm72in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
455L
372L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
53L
60L
CO2 emissions-
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THPFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-3,250 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot408 II1.6 THPFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
47.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP has 17 hp more than Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
1,462 kg
3,223 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
215 km/h
134 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
898 km
558 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
1,364 km
847 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot408 II1.6 THPFordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
167 hp
125 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
898 km
558 mi
1,364 km
847 mi
CO2 score
-
115 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 408 II 1.6 THPFord Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 465 km (289 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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