Peugeot 408 vs Honda Accord

The Peugeot 408 starts from $57,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $57,900. 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 $63,789 and $63,690 respectively.

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

Both the Peugeot 408 and Honda Accord 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 6 in the Peugeot 408 and 8 in the Honda Accord.

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

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

The Peugeot 408 uses a Hybrid producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 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 Peugeot 408 measures 4,690mm long on a 2,790mm wheelbase, 285mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 508L in the Peugeot 408 and 473L in the Honda Accord, 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 $1,739/year for the Peugeot 408 and $1,397/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Peugeot 408) vs $1,397 (Honda Accord). 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 / 200,000km (Peugeot 408) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).