Kia EV5 vs Peugeot 5008

The Kia EV5 starts from $56,770 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 5008 opens at $55,990. That makes the Peugeot 5008 the more affordable entry point by $780.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $62,447 and $61,589 respectively.

The Kia EV5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Peugeot 5008, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Kia EV5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 5008. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 and 82% for the Peugeot 5008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV5 and 7 in the Peugeot 5008.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 5008 gets a 21-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV5 stands out with power tailgate and V2L that you will not find on the Peugeot 5008. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia EV5 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Peugeot 5008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Kia EV5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV5 is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 175mm shorter than the Peugeot 5008 at 4,790mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 513L in the Kia EV5 and 348L in the Peugeot 5008, giving the Kia EV5 a 165L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Peugeot 5008 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008). The Kia EV5 has longer coverage.