Verdict
The Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055 to the Zeekr X's RM158,800, a RM12,745 step into electric motoring. The Zeekr is emphatically quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds against 8.8 seconds, and its 66 kWh battery is rated for 440 km. It also brings adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. But the Peugeot is 255 mm longer and carries 536 litres versus 404 litres, so it is the more practical five-door for luggage. Its seven-year/200,000 km warranty also runs further than the Zeekr's five-year/150,000 km vehicle cover.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want the larger 536-litre boot, lower RM90 annual road tax and longer seven-year/200,000 km warranty.
Pick the Zeekr X if you want 335 hp, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 440 km EV range and far more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 408 RM146,055; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Performance: Peugeot 408 215 hp, 300 Nm and 8.8 seconds to 100 km/h; Zeekr X 335 hp, 373 Nm and 5.3 seconds.
- Energy and road tax: Peugeot 408 has a 52-litre petrol tank and RM90 annual road tax; Zeekr X has a 66 kWh battery, 440 km range and RM395 annual road tax.
- Boot space: Peugeot 408 536 litres; Zeekr X 404 litres.
- Dimensions: Peugeot 408 is 4,687 mm long with a 2,787 mm wheelbase; Zeekr X is 4,432 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Peugeot 408 seven years/200,000 km; Zeekr X five years/150,000 km, plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
408
- 536-litre boot, 132 litres larger than the Zeekr X's.
- Seven-year/200,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- RM305 lower annual road tax.
- 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Zeekr X's 5.3 seconds.
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, auto parking or 360-degree monitor.
- Manual boot and no sunroof, versus a powered boot and panoramic glass roof.
X
- 335 hp and 373 Nm from its single rear motor.
- 66 kWh battery with 440 km range, 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction, auto parking and 360-degree monitor.
- RM12,745 dearer to buy and RM395 annual road tax versus RM90.
- 404-litre boot is 132 litres smaller.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Peugeot's seven-year/200,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,055✓ | RM158,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 215 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 85.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,787 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 536 litres✓ | 404 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Granite Grey Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Granite Grey Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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408 vs X FAQ
Is the Peugeot 408 or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is better for outright performance, EV range and equipment, with 335 hp, 440 km range and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Peugeot 408 for its 536-litre boot, lower annual road tax and longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr X costs RM12,745 more than the Peugeot 408. That gap brings a 66 kWh battery, 335 hp rear motor, 200 kW DC charging, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree monitor.
Which is better for long-distance charging or refuelling?
The Zeekr X supports 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging, with a claimed 440 km range. The Peugeot 408 instead uses a 52-litre petrol tank, so it does not require charging but has no EV range rating.
