Verdict
The RM6,304 gap buys the P54’s 215 hp/300 Nm 1.6T, eight-speed auto and multi-link rear suspension, against 165 hp/245 Nm, six speeds and a torsion beam in the Mk2. Yet the older sedan claims a quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 8.8 seconds, and its 565-litre boot is 29 litres larger. Malaysian buyers who want the newer five-door body, 2,787-mm wheelbase and autonomous braking should favour the P54. The Mk2 remains the sharper value choice for a big boot, driver’s massage seat and auto parking.
Pick the Peugeot 408 Mk2 if you want the lower RM139,751 price, claimed 8.2-second sprint and 565-litre boot.
Pick the Peugeot 408 P54 if you want 215 hp, 300 Nm, an eight-speed auto, multi-link rear suspension and autonomous braking.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 408 Mk2 RM139,751; Peugeot 408 P54 RM146,055.
- Output: Peugeot 408 Mk2 165 hp and 245 Nm; Peugeot 408 P54 215 hp and 300 Nm.
- Transmission: Peugeot 408 Mk2 six-speed Aisin Efficient AT6; Peugeot 408 P54 eight-speed Aisin automatic.
- 0-100 km/h: Peugeot 408 Mk2 8.2 seconds; Peugeot 408 P54 8.8 seconds.
- Wheelbase and boot: Peugeot 408 Mk2 2,730 mm and 565 litres; Peugeot 408 P54 2,787 mm and 536 litres.
- Rear suspension: Peugeot 408 Mk2 torsion beam; Peugeot 408 P54 multi-link.
Mk2
- Claims a quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 565-litre boot and full-size 17-inch spare wheel
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver’s massage, plus auto parking
- 165 hp and 245 Nm trail the P54’s 215 hp and 300 Nm
- Six-speed automatic and torsion-beam rear suspension
- No autonomous braking or collision warning
P54
- 215 hp and 300 Nm from the 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine
- Eight-speed automatic with paddle shifts and multi-link rear suspension
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Claims a slower 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 536-litre boot is 29 litres smaller
- Manual passenger seat and no driver’s massage function
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,751✓ | RM146,055 |
| 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 | 165 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Efficient AT6 with Quickshift | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 8.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 156 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,750 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 53 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 565 litres✓ | 536 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Rubis Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental Max Contact MC5 | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Rubis Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Rubis Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable with Driver's Massage Function | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| 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 Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 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 | 9.7" Touchscreen with Arkamys 6 Speakers | 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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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Mk2 vs P54 FAQ
Is the Peugeot 408 Mk2 or Peugeot 408 P54 better?
The Peugeot 408 P54 is the better-equipped newer-generation choice, with 215 hp, 300 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, multi-link rear suspension and autonomous braking. Choose the Mk2 instead if its quicker claimed sprint, larger boot and lower price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 P54 costs RM6,304 more than the Peugeot 408 Mk2. That gap brings 50 hp, 55 Nm, two extra automatic ratios, multi-link rear suspension and autonomous braking.
Which 408 has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 408 Mk2 has the larger boot at 565 litres, versus 536 litres for the Peugeot 408 P54. The Mk2 also gets a full-size 17-inch spare wheel, while the P54 uses a space saver.
