Verdict
The Peugeot 408 costs RM12,255 more, but its 215 hp and 300 Nm 1.6-litre turbo engine gives it a substantial 77 hp and 128 Nm lead over the Corolla Cross. It is also the better load carrier, with a 536-litre boot and 2,787 mm wheelbase. The Toyota answers with SUV height, a 359 mm taller body, adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction and a 360-degree camera. For Malaysian running costs, the 408’s RM90 annual road tax is far easier on the wallet than the Corolla Cross’s RM359.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want 215 hp, 300 Nm, an eight-speed automatic and a 536-litre boot, and can live without adaptive cruise control or a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you prefer the SUV seating height and want adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction and a 360-degree camera for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 408 RM146,055; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Output: Peugeot 408 215 hp and 300 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp and 172 Nm.
- Boot space: Peugeot 408 536 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres.
- Body height: Peugeot 408 1,510 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 1,620 mm.
- Wheelbase: Peugeot 408 2,787 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 2,640 mm.
- Annual road tax: Peugeot 408 RM90; Toyota Corolla Cross RM359.
408
- 215 hp and 300 Nm 1.6-litre turbo engine
- 536-litre boot and 2,787 mm wheelbase
- Seven-year/200,000 km warranty
- No adaptive cruise control; the Corolla Cross has it
- No lane-keeping assist or 360-degree camera
- Manual boot versus the Corolla Cross’s contactless powered boot
Corolla Cross
- Adaptive cruise control and lane steering correction
- 360-degree camera and driver’s knee airbag
- 1,620 mm-tall SUV body with a powered contactless boot
- 138 hp and 172 Nm trail the 408 by 77 hp and 128 Nm
- 440-litre boot is 96 litres smaller than the 408’s
- Five-year warranty is shorter than the 408’s seven years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,055 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM359 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 215 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT 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 | — |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,787 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 536 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Granite Grey Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Granite Grey Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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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408 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Peugeot 408 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Peugeot 408 is better for performance and luggage capacity, with 215 hp, 300 Nm and a 536-litre boot. The Toyota Corolla Cross is the better fit if adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction, a 360-degree camera and SUV height matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 is RM12,255 more expensive than the Toyota Corolla Cross. That gap also comes with 77 hp more power, 128 Nm more torque, an eight-speed automatic and 96 litres more boot space.
Which has the better warranty?
The Peugeot 408 has the longer manufacturer warranty at seven years or 200,000 km. The Toyota Corolla Cross warranty runs for five years with unlimited mileage.