Peugeot 408 vs Honda Accord

The Peugeot 408 starts from $57,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $59,000 (our estimated RRP; the brand lists drive-away prices only). 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 $63,789 and $64,900 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 Peugeot 408 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, 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 — features our data doesn't list for 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.

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

The Peugeot 408 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW 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 335Nm, 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 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 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 570L in the Honda Accord, 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 $1,283/year for the Peugeot 408 and $1,226/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

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).