Peugeot 5008 vs GWM Haval H7

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H7 opens at $46,990. That makes the GWM Haval H7 the more affordable entry point by $9,000.

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 $51,689 respectively.

Both the Peugeot 5008 and GWM Haval H7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Peugeot 5008 and 90% for the GWM Haval H7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Haval H7 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 6 in the GWM Haval H7.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Haval H7 gets a 14.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Peugeot 5008 does not offer. 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 GWM Haval H7 responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 530Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 3.4s 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, 30mm longer than the GWM Haval H7 at 4,760mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 520L in the GWM Haval H7, giving the GWM Haval H7 a 172L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg 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 $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H7.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Peugeot 5008) vs $1,682 (GWM Haval H7). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.