Verdict
At RM154,800, the Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM8,745 more than the Peugeot 408, but it is the family tool: seven seats, a 2,870-mm wheelbase, rear blower control and a powered left sliding door matter every school-run day. Its 160-hp, 315-Nm electric motor also supplies more torque than the Peugeot’s 300 Nm. The 408 answers with 215 hp, an 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time, a 536-litre boot and a seven-year/200,000-km warranty. Choose space for people or pace and luggage; they are not especially close in purpose.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you need seven seats, a sliding rear door and rear air-con blower control more than a large boot.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if five seats are enough and you want 215 hp, a 536-litre boot and substantially longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055.
- Seating: Nissan Serena e-Power 7 seats; Peugeot 408 5 seats.
- Boot space: Nissan Serena e-Power 280 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres.
- Propulsion output: Nissan Serena e-Power motor 160 hp and 315 Nm; Peugeot 408 engine 215 hp and 300 Nm.
- Warranty: Nissan Serena e-Power 5 years/100,000 km, plus 8 years/160,000 km for e-Power components; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km.
- Dimensions: Nissan Serena e-Power 1,885 mm tall with a 2,870-mm wheelbase; Peugeot 408 1,510 mm tall with a 2,787-mm wheelbase.
Serena e-Power
- Seven seats with three-point belts for all occupants.
- Powered left sliding door and rear vents with blower control.
- 160-hp electric motor produces 315 Nm.
- RM8,745 costlier than the Peugeot 408.
- 280-litre boot is 256 litres smaller.
- Five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Peugeot’s seven-year/200,000-km cover.
408
- 215 hp and 300 Nm through an eight-speed automatic.
- 536-litre boot and 18-inch wheels.
- Seven-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Only five seats, against the Serena e-Power’s seven.
- No powered sliding door.
- No rear air-con blower control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM154,800 | RM146,055✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,433 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 160 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | 536 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening | 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 | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components 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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Serena e-Power vs 408 FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or Peugeot 408 better?
The Serena e-Power is better for carrying up to seven people, with a powered left sliding door and rear blower control. The 408 is better for a five-seat buyer wanting 215 hp, a 536-litre boot and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM8,745 more than the Peugeot 408.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Peugeot 408 has a seven-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty. The Serena e-Power has five years/100,000 km for the vehicle, while its e-Power components are covered for eight years/160,000 km.