Peugeot 5008 vs BYD Sealion 8

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 8 opens at $56,990. That makes the Peugeot 5008 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $61,589 and $62,689 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 8 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 8 by roughly $7,140 in fuel alone.

The BYD Sealion 8 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 5008. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Peugeot 5008 and 89% for the BYD Sealion 8.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 8 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 5008.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Peugeot 5008 and 9 in the BYD Sealion 8.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 8 gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 8 counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate that the Peugeot 5008 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 5008 gets cloth upholstery while the BYD Sealion 8 offers synthetic leather.

The Peugeot 5008 uses a Hybrid producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 205kW and 315Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 8 has the clear power advantage at 205kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 8 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 5008 measures 4,790mm long on a 2,895mm wheelbase, 250mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 8 at 5,040mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 400L in the BYD Sealion 8, giving the BYD Sealion 8 a 52L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 8 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Peugeot 5008 and $254/year for the BYD Sealion 8. That is a $1,428 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 8.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Peugeot 5008) vs $254 (BYD Sealion 8). The BYD Sealion 8 saves you roughly $1,428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 8). The BYD Sealion 8 has longer coverage.