For Toyota brand models, it can be said that it is best-selling worldwide, and the sales of many models are far ahead in the same level, such as Toyota Corolla, which has reached about 50 million units since its birth in the 1960s, which is not only a global hot seller, but also a household name in China. But when it comes to the advantages of Toyota models, many people have given this evaluation: "There is no disadvantage, it is its biggest advantage." Therefore, I have to admit that sometimes Toyota does seem too mediocre, and the next to introduce this French System of Dongfeng Peugeot 408, it is the same positioning as Toyota Corolla, the price is similar, but in terms of strength, the two models are very different, because in this model, you can find a lot of better performance, and for the family, in some aspects, the performance is more friendly, do not believe us to make a simple comparison.
First of all, for the 2021 Toyota Corolla, its overall price range is 10.98 to 159,800 yuan. For the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, its guidance price is 119,700 to 159,700 yuan. Through the overall comparison, the price of the two models can be described as very similar. So, what is the gap between their performance in other aspects? Read on.
When it comes to the Toyota brand, it is necessary to mention its new TNGA architecture, and Corolla is a product of this platform. Therefore, thanks to the reorganization of its internal structure, it can be said that it has been greatly optimized in terms of space. In this way, its space has a clear sense of superiority compared with models of the same size. But no matter how much space is improved, it is also limited in size, after all, the length is only 4635mm, the width is only 1780mm, and the wheelbase is only 2700mm, which is a proper A-class family car. For the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, its length, width and height are 4750mm * 1820mm * 1488mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2730mm, it can be seen that it has made a dimensionality reduction blow to the Corolla in terms of size, which belongs to the A+ level. Therefore, not only will it be found that its appearance is more atmospheric, but the interior space is also more open, and the performance of the rear space is even close to some B-class models.
In terms of power, Toyota Corolla is 1.5L three-cylinder, 1.2T and 1.8L hybrid three power versions, coincidentally, Dongfeng Peugeot 408 also has a 1.2T model, the following look at their specific performance.
For the Toyota Corolla's 1.2T, the power and torque are: 116Ps/185N·m, matched with the CVT gearbox. If you look at the parameters alone, it can already be comparable to some 1.8L self-priming power, the maximum speed is 180km/h, the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is 5.5L, and the power performance is not surprising, but it can be easily satisfied with home.
For the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, its 1.2T engine, power and torque are: 136Ps/230N·m, matching the 6DCT wet dual-clutch transmission, its power parameters are even comparable to some 1.5T engines, its speed can reach 205km/h, NEDC's comprehensive fuel consumption is only 5.2L, it is worth mentioning that it has won the engine award for 4 consecutive years, and its power output is indeed more powerful, whether it is rapid acceleration, or lane change overtaking, it has a more sufficient confidence.
Of course, the Dongfeng Peugeot 408 also has three 1.6T models, the power and torque are: 170Ps/250N·m matching aisin 6AT gearbox, its speed can reach 225km/h, NEDC fuel consumption is only 5.8L. It has won the Engine Award for 8 consecutive years. Not only is it powerful, but it is also economical and fuel-efficient. Through the actual experience, its power can be described as passionate, as long as you are willing to give oil, the feeling of pushing back is still very strong. Therefore, coupled with its very tough and comfortable chassis tuning, it is even more intriguing than the German car.
Let's talk about safety performance, for Toyota brand models, I have to admit that it has always paid great attention to the configuration of safety, and Corolla is also the same. Therefore, it is fully equipped with 8 numbers of airbags, and at the same time, it is also equipped with L2 driving aids as standard. Of course, everything has advantages and disadvantages, and its configuration in other aspects is a bit shabby. For example, some of its models do not have reversing images and lack some practical configurations.
For the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, in addition to an entry-level model, other models are equipped with 6 airbags, and only give the parallel assist function in terms of driving assistance, but the configuration in other aspects is relatively uniform. For example, some models are equipped with 4G network connection, satellite navigation systems, roadside assistance calls, which can also play a certain complementary role in terms of safety.
Of course, for the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, it has also obtained the certification of "A-class fresh air cockpit", and the qualification certificate of "CN95 healthy cockpit" issued by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center Huacheng Certification Center, a domestic authoritative institution. It adopts CN95 air conditioning filter with PP+PET non-woven fabric as the main material, which can effectively filter pollen, dust particles, and remove sensitive substances such as smoke, and fully meets the certification standard of "CATARC CN95". In addition, it has withstood the harsh high temperature VOC test and has become a high-standard, high-quality life car, so even if a family of 5 travels at the same time, it can ensure that fresh air can be breathed at any time.
Through the overall comparison, it is not difficult to find that the configuration of Toyota Corolla in terms of safety is indeed rich enough, but overall, other parts are decent. For the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, it is obviously better in terms of appearance, space, power, fuel consumption or driving quality. The overall advantages are more comprehensive, so it can only be said: it is not that Toyota is not "hard" enough, but that Peugeot is too strong this time! So, for the Toyota Corolla, and the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, if it were you, who would you choose?