Mazda CX-80 vs Peugeot 408

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $56,100 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 408 opens at $57,990. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $1,890.

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 $61,710 and $63,789 respectively.

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

The Mazda CX-80 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 408. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 and 79% for the Peugeot 408.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mazda CX-80, against 5 on the Peugeot 408.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-80 and 6 in the Peugeot 408.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Peugeot 408 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-80 gets cloth upholstery while the Peugeot 408 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-80 and 2-zone in the Peugeot 408.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Diesel producing 187kW and 550Nm 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 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 187kW vs 107kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-80 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 300mm longer than the Peugeot 408 at 4,690mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 508L in the Peugeot 408, giving the Peugeot 408 a 250L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $1,283/year for the Peugeot 408. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 408.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 408). Both match on warranty length.