Honda Accord vs Peugeot 408

The Honda Accord starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 408 opens at $57,990. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $90.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $63,690 and $63,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Peugeot 408 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Peugeot 408.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 6 in the Peugeot 408.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 408 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 408. The Peugeot 408 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord lines up producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Peugeot 408 lines up making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 285mm longer than the Peugeot 408 at 4,690mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 508L in the Peugeot 408, giving the Peugeot 408 a 35L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 408 leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Accord and $1,739/year for the Peugeot 408. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $1,739 (Peugeot 408). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 408). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.