Peugeot 5008 vs CUPRA Ateca

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Ateca opens at $54,990. That makes the CUPRA Ateca 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 $60,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 5008 by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the Peugeot 5008 and CUPRA Ateca hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Ateca packs more ADAS features with 8 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 6 in the CUPRA Ateca. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the CUPRA Ateca misses.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen, while the CUPRA Ateca gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 5008 stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the CUPRA Ateca. The CUPRA Ateca counters with power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 CUPRA Ateca responds with a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol making 140kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

The CUPRA Ateca has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Ateca is 4.1s 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, 409mm longer than the CUPRA Ateca at 4,381mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 485L in the CUPRA Ateca, giving the CUPRA Ateca a 137L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the CUPRA Ateca leads with a 1,900kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,150kg 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 $2,024/year for the CUPRA Ateca. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 5008.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Peugeot 5008) vs $2,024 (CUPRA Ateca). The Peugeot 5008 saves you roughly $342 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 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Ateca). Both match on warranty length.