Verdict
The Ford Focus Sedan costs RM14,069 less at RM131,986 and is fractionally quicker to 100 km/h, taking 8.7 seconds against the Peugeot 408’s 8.8 seconds. But the locally assembled 408 brings the meaningful everyday advantages: 300 Nm versus 240 Nm, a 536-litre boot versus 421 litres, rear air-con vents and a reverse camera. Its 2,787-mm wheelbase is also 139 mm longer. The Focus counters with a sunroof, parallel and perpendicular auto parking, plus a nine-speaker Sony audio system. For most Malaysian families, the Peugeot’s space and seven-year/200,000-km warranty justify the extra outlay.
Pick the Ford Focus Sedan if you want to spend RM14,069 less, value a sunroof and auto parking, and prefer its 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you need the 536-litre boot, 300 Nm engine, rear air-con vents and seven-year/200,000-km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Focus Sedan RM131,986; Peugeot 408 RM146,055.
- Power and torque: Ford Focus Sedan 180 hp/240 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp/300 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Ford Focus Sedan 8.7 seconds; Peugeot 408 8.8 seconds.
- Dimensions: Ford Focus Sedan 4,534 mm long with a 2,648-mm wheelbase; Peugeot 408 4,687 mm and 2,787 mm.
- Boot space: Ford Focus Sedan 421 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres.
- Warranty: Ford Focus Sedan 3 years/100,000 km; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km.
Focus Sedan
- RM14,069 lower purchase price
- 0.1-second quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Sunroof and parallel/perpendicular auto parking
- 421-litre boot is 115 litres smaller
- 240 Nm trails the 408 by 60 Nm
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter
408
- 300 Nm from its 1.6-litre turbo engine
- 536-litre boot and rear air-con vents
- Seven-year/200,000-km warranty
- Costs RM14,069 more
- 0.1 second slower to 100 km/h
- No sunroof or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM131,986✓ | RM146,055 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm | 215 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 300 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 79 mm × 81.4 mm | 77 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SelectShift (6F35) | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds✓ | 8.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 222 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 137 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,823 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,484 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,648 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 421 litres | 536 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtains) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Enhanced Active City Stop | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 4-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Ford SYNC 2 with 9-speaker Sony Premium Audio | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 100,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year / 60,000 km free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Focus Sedan vs 408 FAQ
Is the Ford Focus Sedan or Peugeot 408 better?
The Peugeot 408 is the better family buy on space, torque and warranty: it has a 536-litre boot, 300 Nm and seven-year/200,000-km cover. Choose the Ford Focus Sedan for its lower RM131,986 price, sunroof and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055, which is RM14,069 more than the Ford Focus Sedan at RM131,986.
Which has the bigger boot and longer warranty?
The Peugeot 408 has both. Its 536-litre boot is 115 litres larger than the Ford Focus Sedan’s 421 litres, while its seven-year/200,000-km warranty exceeds the Ford’s three-year/100,000-km cover.
