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Peugeot 5008 vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (38,900 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 5008 or Volvo XC40?

Peugeot 5008 vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 5008 is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,900 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,983 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

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 Peugeot 5008 offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 5008 delivers substantially more torque with 511 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 211 Nm more.

5008

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is marginally lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,700 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 5008 carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 is clearly superior 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.

from £38,900
5008

Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
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Peugeot 5008

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Reviews Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Gérard D
14 Dec 2025, 08:41:40

The family car par excellence: a big boot, three equal and adjustable seats in the second row, two extra easily accessible seats, an engine that’s more than adequate... everything is excellent except for the slightly high price.

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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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5 (5 Reviews)
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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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Peugeot 5008
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,900 - 54,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
96.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 127 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
348 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,791 mm
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,694 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,232 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
596 - 640 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 5008 have?

The Peugeot 5008 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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