Peugeot 408 (P54) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

2022–present vs 2018–present · Liftback vs Sedan

In short

Length: 408 (P54) 4,690 mm, Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: 408 (P54) 536 l, Jetta VII (A7) 510 l.
Lowest consumption: 408 (P54) 1.3 l/100 km, Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km.
Power: 408 (P54) 96–165 kW, Jetta VII (A7) 110–170 kW.
Standard equipment: 408 (P54) 29 items (Allure), Jetta VII (A7) 26 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Peugeot 408 (P54)2022–present · 6 engines · Allure, GT, Allure Pack, GT PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–present · 6 engines · S, SE, SEL, SEL PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 408 (P54)2022–presentno listings	Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,687 mm–4,690 mm	Length4,702 mm
Width	Width1,848 mm–1,859 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,478 mm–1,487 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,787 mm	Wheelbase2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance158 mm–189 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume471 l–536 l	Trunk volume510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,394 kg–1,804 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–52 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines6
Power	Power96–165 kW (131–224 hp)	Power110–170 kW (150–231 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Electric	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.3 l/100 km · Hybrid 180	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 1.5 TSI 160 AT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · e-408 210	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.0 TSI GLI DSG
Top speed	Top speed233 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsAllure · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Allure	Items in the base trim26 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · GT	Items in the top trim27 · SEL
Equipment · Comfort10 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Forward Collision Warning	Forward Collision Warning—	Forward Collision Warning✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Tyre Repair Kit	Tyre Repair Kit—	Tyre Repair Kit✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 408 (P54) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 4,702 mm, Peugeot 408 (P54) 4,690 mm (a 12 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,787 mm. Boot: 510 vs 536 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 408 (P54) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The most frugal Peugeot 408 (P54) uses 1.3 l/100 km (Hybrid 180); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 6.3 l/100 km (1.5 TSI 160 AT).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 408 (P54) or Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7)?

The strongest Peugeot 408 (P54) makes 165 kW (224 hp) (Hybrid 225); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta VII (A7) 170 kW (231 hp) (2.0 TSI GLI).

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