Honda Accord vs Peugeot 408

The Honda Accord starts from $59,000 (our estimated RRP; the brand lists drive-away prices only) before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 408 opens at $57,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $64,900 and $63,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

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 and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Peugeot 408. The Peugeot 408 counters with panoramic roof and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Peugeot 408 offers synthetic leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Peugeot 408 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW 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 107kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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 570L in the Honda Accord and 508L in the Peugeot 408, giving the Honda Accord a 62L 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 $1,226/year for the Honda Accord and $1,283/year for the Peugeot 408. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 408). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.