Jetour T2 vs Peugeot 408
Verdict
At RM156,800, the Jetour T2 is RM10,745 dearer than the RM146,055 Peugeot 408, but the money buys a bigger, taller SUV with AWD, 241 hp/375 Nm and a 580-litre boot. The 408 answers with a lighter-on-tax brief: RM90 road tax, an 8-speed Aisin automatic, 8.8-sec 0-100 km/h and a 7-year/200,000 km warranty. On paper, this is space and traction against a cheaper, lower C-segment car with the longer mileage warranty.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want the bigger cabin footprint, AWD, stronger 2.0 turbo output and the richer cabin kit on paper.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want the lower entry price, lower RM90 annual road tax, 8-speed automatic and longer 200,000 km warranty mileage.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055
- Output: Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp/300 Nm
- Drivetrain: Jetour T2 all-wheel drive; Peugeot 408 front-wheel drive
- Size: Jetour T2 4,785/2,006/1,880 mm; Peugeot 408 4,687/1,859/1,510 mm
- Boot and tank: Jetour T2 580 litres/70 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres/52 litres
- Warranty mileage: Jetour T2 7 years/150,000 km; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km
T2
- More power and torque: 241 hp and 375 Nm
- AWD instead of front-wheel drive
- Larger boot, 70-litre tank, panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats and 12-speaker Sony audio
- Costs RM10,745 more to buy
- Higher annual road tax at RM439 versus RM90
- Factory warranty mileage is 150,000 km versus the Peugeot’s 200,000 km
408
- Cheaper at RM146,055
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Gets an 8-speed Aisin automatic and a quoted 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less power and torque: 215 hp and 300 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only versus the Jetour’s AWD
- Smaller 536-litre boot and 52-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 156,800 | RM 146,055✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp✓ | 215 hp |
| Torque | 375 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 536 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack & 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 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 Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation 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 AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | 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 | 150,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 90✓ |
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.
T2 vs 408 FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Peugeot 408 better?
The Jetour T2 is better for space, AWD traction and equipment on paper. The Peugeot 408 is better if price, RM90 road tax and the longer 200,000 km warranty mileage matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM156,800, while the Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055. That makes the Jetour RM10,745 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Jetour T2 is larger in every listed dimension and has the bigger boot: 580 litres against the Peugeot 408’s 536 litres. It is also much taller, at 1,880 mm versus 1,510 mm.