Compare performance (325 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (37600 £ vs 46600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 5008 or Volvo EC40?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Peugeot 5008 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37600 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9026 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo EC40: with 16.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Peugeot 5008 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.60 kWh.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 669 km, about 85 km more than the Volvo EC40.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 has a evident edge – offering 442 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Peugeot 5008 takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo EC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EC40 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 670 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is evident lighter – 1700 kg compared to 2065 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers to a small extent more room – 404 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 performs clearly better – up to 2232 L, which is about 1036 L more than the Volvo EC40.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 5008 evident takes the win – 640 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.
The Peugeot 5008 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.
detailsThe Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.
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Price
37600 - 54200 £
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Price
46600 - 59000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
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Electric Range
488 - 584 km
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Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 - 127 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
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Curb weight
2065 - 2185 kg
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Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
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Trunk capacity
404 L
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Length
4791 mm
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Length
4440 mm
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Width
1895 mm
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Width
1873 mm
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Height
1694 mm
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Height
1591 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
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Max trunk capacity
1196 L
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Payload
596 - 640 kg
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Payload
395 - 435 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 325 HP
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Power HP
238 - 442 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
Volvo
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.