Among the 9 compacts plug-in hybrid 2020–2024, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 ranks 4th of 9 in Electric WLTP range (65 km, behind the Cupra Leon VZe), 3rd of 9 in Combined range (766 km, behind the Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 e-EAT8), 4th of 7 in Thermal cons. estimated (5.7 L/100, behind the SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG), 8th of 9 in 0–100 km/h (7.5 s, behind the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD).
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408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8
225 hp, 65 km electric range, 7,5 s 0-100 : among the 9 compacts plug-in hybrid 2020–2024, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 ranks 4th of 9 in Electric WLTP range, 3rd of 9 in Combined range, 4th of 7 in Thermal cons. estimated, 8th of 9 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
225hp
360 Nm · 110 hp elec
0 → 100 km/h
7.5s
VMax 225 km/h
Total range
766km
of which 65 km elec
Battery + Tank
12.4kWh
+ 40 L tank
Technical identity card
Full specifications Peugeot 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8
Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | Unknown |
| Displacement | 1,598 cm\u00b3 |
| Puissance électrique | 110 hp |
| Combined power | 225 hp |
| Couple | 360 Nm |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER 8 rapports Automatic |
| Transmission | FWD |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 12.4 kWh |
| Range WLTP | 65 km |
| Conso élec WLTP | 15,5 kWh/100km |
| Petrol cons. WLTP | 1,4 L/100km |
| Conso thermique | 5,7 L/100km |
| Tank | 40 L |
| EV range motorway | 64 km |
| Total range motorway | 766 km |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 7,5 s |
| VMax | 225 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 4,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,785 mm |
| Width | 1,848 mm |
| Height | 1,502 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,723 kg |
| Cd | 0.28 |
Caralogy Methodology
Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine
Among the 9 compacts plug-in hybrid, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (mid-table), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Caralogy Analysis
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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for
Home-to-office commute up to 60 km in pure electric. Overnight charging is sufficient. 3rd of 9 in Combined range (766 km).
Less suitable for
Some metrics lag behind the segment. Check the rankings above to identify weak points.
Alternatives to consider
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the Cupra Leon VZe (1st with 100 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 e-EAT8 (1st with 954 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 65 km pure electric (mid-table)
With a full battery, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 drives in pure electric mode for the first 65 km WLTP — placing it 4th of 9 in Electric WLTP range, behind the Cupra Leon VZe (100 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Segment positioning
Where the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 stands against compacts plug-in hybrid
Comparison across 9 compacts plug-in hybrid marketed between 2020–2024.
Electric WLTP range4e / 9
65 km
Min 52 km · Bmw 225xeMax 100 km · Cupra Leon VZe
Combined range3e / 9
766 km
Min 60 km · Volkswagen Golf 8 GTEMax 954 km · Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 e-EAT8
Thermal cons. estimated4e / 7
5.71 L/100
Min 11.82 L/100 · Cupra Leon VZeMax 4.81 L/100 · SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG
0–100 km/h8e / 9
7,5 s
Min 7,9 s · Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 e-EAT8Max 5,6 s · DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
225xe iPerformance224 hp · 0-100 6.7 s
Prius PHEV223 hp · 0-100 6.8 s
225xe220 hp · 0-100 6.7 s
123 xDrive218 hp · 0-100 6.3 s
Cross-energy alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Peugeot 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
65 km WLTP announced — making it the 4th of 9 in autonomie du segment out of 9 models. The reference is the Cupra Leon VZe (100 km).
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Cupra Leon VZe leads in Electric WLTP range (100 km vs 65 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 vs Cupra Leon VZe duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.