Peugeot 408 vs Lexus NX

The Peugeot 408 starts from $57,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. 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 $63,789 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 408 by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

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

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 6 in the Peugeot 408 and 8 in the Lexus NX.

The Peugeot 408 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-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 Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with 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 Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 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 Peugeot 408 measures 4,690mm long on a 2,790mm wheelbase, 30mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 408 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 508L in the Peugeot 408 and 520L in the Lexus NX, 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 Peugeot 408 and $1,967/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 408.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Peugeot 408) vs $1,967 (Lexus NX). The Peugeot 408 saves you roughly $228 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 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Peugeot 408 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).