Lexus NX vs Peugeot 408

The Lexus NX starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 408 opens at $57,990. That makes the Peugeot 408 the more affordable entry point by $1,910.

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 $65,890 and $63,789 respectively.

Both the Lexus NX and Peugeot 408 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 79% for the Peugeot 408.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus NX packs more ADAS features with 6 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 Lexus NX and 6 in the Peugeot 408.

The Lexus NX features a 14-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 408 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on 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.

The Lexus NX uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

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

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus NX is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 30mm shorter than the Peugeot 408 at 4,690mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 408 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 508L in the Peugeot 408, giving the Lexus NX a 12L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Lexus NX and $1,739/year for the Peugeot 408.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Lexus NX) vs $1,739 (Peugeot 408). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 408). The Peugeot 408 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX)—.