Verdict
At RM146,055, the Allure is the rational entry to the 408: it carries the same 215 hp, 300 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, eight-speed automatic and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time as the RM166,055 Premium. The RM20,000 gap does not buy more performance or space; both have a 536-litre boot and six airbags. It buys adaptive rather than passive cruise control and electric adjustment for the front passenger seat. For most Malaysian buyers, that is a sizeable premium for convenience kit rather than a fundamentally different car.
Pick the Peugeot 408 Allure if you want the same 215 hp drivetrain and 536-litre boot while keeping RM20,000 in your pocket.
Pick the Peugeot 408 Premium if adaptive cruise control and a powered front passenger seat matter enough to justify the RM20,000 step up.
Key differences
- Price: Allure RM146,055; Premium RM166,055.
- Cruise control: Allure passive cruise control; Premium adaptive cruise control.
- Front passenger seat: Allure manual adjustment; Premium powered adjustment.
- 18-inch alloy finish: Allure Granite Grey; Premium Granite Black.
Allure
- RM20,000 cheaper at RM146,055.
- Same 215 hp and 300 Nm as the Premium.
- Same six airbags and autonomous braking system as the Premium.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control.
- Manual front passenger-seat adjustment.
- Granite Grey rather than Granite Black 18-inch alloys.
Premium
- Adaptive cruise control.
- Powered driver and front passenger seats.
- 18-inch Granite Black alloys.
- Costs RM20,000 more than the Allure.
- No extra power or torque over the Allure.
- No larger boot than the Allure.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,055✓ | RM166,055 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 215 hp at 5,500 rpm | 215 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 300 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 85.8 mm | 77 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,787 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 536 litres | 536 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Granite Grey Alloys | 18" Granite Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Granite Grey Alloys | 18" Granite Black 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) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
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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Allure vs Premium FAQ
Is the Peugeot 408 Allure or Peugeot 408 Premium better?
The Premium is better equipped, chiefly through adaptive cruise control and a powered front passenger seat. The Allure is the stronger value choice because it retains the same 215 hp, 300 Nm drivetrain, six airbags and 536-litre boot for RM20,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 Premium costs RM20,000 more than the Allure: RM166,055 versus RM146,055.
Does the Peugeot 408 Premium have more performance than the Allure?
No. Both use a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with 215 hp and 300 Nm, an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Both complete 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds.
