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Volkswagen Arteon vs Peugeot 408
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Volkswagen Arteon comes out ahead of the Peugeot 408, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Volkswagen Arteon | Peugeot 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £22,950 (2023, 31,000 mi) | £21,350 (2023, 26,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 56% | 56% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 83 · wins | 76 |
| Average mpg | 48 · wins | 46 |
| Insurance group | 24 | 24 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Arteon vs 408 — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Arteon or the 408?
The Volkswagen Arteon scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 83 against the Peugeot 408's 76 out of 100.
How much does a used Arteon cost compared with a 408?
A roughly three-year-old Volkswagen Arteon is worth about £22,950 at typical mileage, against about £21,350 for the equivalent Peugeot 408.