Compare performance (325 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (37600 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 5008 or Volvo XC40?
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.
Volvo XC40 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 832 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.
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 has a noticeable edge – offering 325 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 5008 pulls significantly stronger with 511 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 211 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, Volvo XC40 is barely noticeable lighter – 1688 kg compared to 1700 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers clearly perceptible more room – 452 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 performs convincingly better – up to 2232 L, which is about 904 L more than the Volvo XC40.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 5008 slightly takes the win – 640 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.
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.
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 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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Price
37600 - 54200 £
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Price
36800 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 127 g/km
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co2
147 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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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
1688 kg
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Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
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Trunk capacity
452 L
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Length
4791 mm
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Length
4425 mm
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Width
1895 mm
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Width
1863 mm
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Height
1694 mm
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Height
1652 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
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Max trunk capacity
1328 L
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Payload
596 - 640 kg
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Payload
532 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
Petrol MHEV
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 325 HP
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Power HP
163 - 197 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 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
265 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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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
E
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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.