Verdict
The Ford Focus Sedan costs RM131,986, undercutting the Peugeot 408’s RM146,055 by RM14,069, yet its 180 hp, 240 Nm 1.5-litre turbo gets to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds – a tenth ahead of the 408. The Peugeot counters with 215 hp and 300 Nm from its 1.6-litre turbo, an eight-speed automatic, far more useful 536-litre boot and a 139 mm longer wheelbase. For Malaysian ownership, its seven-year/200,000 km warranty is a major advantage over Ford’s three-year/100,000 km cover. The Focus remains the lower-priced choice with a sunroof and auto parking.
Pick the Ford Focus Sedan if you want to save RM14,069, value its 8.7-second sprint and want a sunroof plus parallel and perpendicular auto parking.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you need the 536-litre boot, 300 Nm output, rear air-con vents, reverse camera and seven-year/200,000 km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Focus Sedan RM131,986; Peugeot 408 RM146,055.
- Output: Ford Focus Sedan 180 hp and 240 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp and 300 Nm.
- Acceleration: Ford Focus Sedan 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds; Peugeot 408 in 8.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Ford Focus Sedan 421 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres.
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus Sedan 2,648 mm; Peugeot 408 2,787 mm.
- Warranty: Ford Focus Sedan 3 years/100,000 km; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km.
Focus Sedan
- RM14,069 lower purchase price
- 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds
- Sunroof and auto parking
- 421-litre boot trails the Peugeot’s 536 litres
- 180 hp and 240 Nm fall short of 215 hp and 300 Nm
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty is much shorter
408
- 215 hp and 300 Nm
- 536-litre boot and rear air-con vents
- Seven-year/200,000 km warranty
- Costs RM14,069 more
- 0-100 km/h is 0.1 seconds slower
- 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 | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 79 mm | 77 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtains | 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.
Used Focus Sedan & 408 for sale
Focus Sedan vs 408 FAQ
Is the Ford Focus Sedan or Peugeot 408 better?
The Peugeot 408 is the stronger practical choice, with 300 Nm, a 536-litre boot, rear air-con vents and seven-year/200,000 km warranty. Choose the Ford Focus Sedan for its RM14,069 saving, 8.7-second sprint, sunroof and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055 and the Ford Focus Sedan costs RM131,986, so the Peugeot is RM14,069 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Peugeot 408 has a 536-litre boot, 115 litres more than the Ford Focus Sedan’s 421 litres. Both have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.