Peugeot 408 Premium vs GT
Verdict
The 408 GT is RM196,055 against RM166,055 for the Premium, so the gap is RM30,000. For a Malaysian buyer, the Premium is the rational pick: both are CKD petrol C-segment sedans with a 1.6 litre turbo making 215 hp and 300 Nm, a conventional automatic, front-wheel drive, 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time, 536-litre boot, six airbags, AEB, a seven-year warranty and RM90 road tax. The GT is not faster or roomier here; on paper you’re paying for trim, not mechanicals, so check the equipment list before spending.
Pick the Peugeot 408 Premium if you want the same 215 hp, 300 Nm, 8.8-second performance and 536-litre boot for RM30,000 less.
Pick the Peugeot 408 GT if its extra trim equipment matters more to you than the RM30,000 saving, because the mechanical numbers match the Premium.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 408 Premium RM166,055; Peugeot 408 GT RM196,055
- Width: Peugeot 408 Premium 1,859 mm; Peugeot 408 GT 1,850 mm
- Power: Peugeot 408 Premium 215 hp; Peugeot 408 GT 215 hp
- Torque: Peugeot 408 Premium 300 Nm; Peugeot 408 GT 300 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Peugeot 408 Premium 8.8 s; Peugeot 408 GT 8.8 s
- Boot space: Peugeot 408 Premium 536 L; Peugeot 408 GT 536 L
Premium
- RM30,000 cheaper than the GT
- Same 215 hp and 300 Nm output
- Same 536-litre boot and seven-year warranty
- Not the range-topping variant
- No listed mechanical advantage over the GT
- Equipment differences need checking before purchase
GT
- Same 1.6 litre turbo and automatic drivetrain
- Same 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same six airbags, AEB and seven-year warranty
- Costs RM30,000 more than the Premium
- No listed gain in power, torque or boot space
- Listed width is 9 mm less than the Premium
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,055✓ | RM 196,055 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 215 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,787 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Boot space | 536 L | 536 L |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | 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.
Premium vs GT FAQ
Is the Peugeot 408 Premium or Peugeot 408 GT better?
The Peugeot 408 Premium is the better buy on numbers. It matches the GT for engine output, torque, acceleration, boot space, airbags, AEB, warranty and road tax, while costing RM30,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 GT costs RM196,055, while the Peugeot 408 Premium costs RM166,055. That makes the GT RM30,000 more expensive.
Do the Peugeot 408 Premium and Peugeot 408 GT have different performance?
No. Both use a 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine with 215 hp and 300 Nm, a conventional automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. Both do 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds.