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Renault R5 vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Peugeot 2008?

Renault R5 vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

Renault R5

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Peugeot 2008

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  • barely more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Renault R5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Peugeot 2008 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 848 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 2008. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 2008 offers barely more range – reaching up to 406 km, about 1 km more than the Renault R5.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault R5 offers clearly more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 384 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 2008 tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers substantially more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 4,530 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is moderately lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,447 kg. The difference is around 184 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers clearly more boot space – 434 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 2008 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,467 L, about 361 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 2008 carries very slightly more – 447 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
405 - 406 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,304 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,523 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,467 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 206 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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