Peugeot 5008 vs Renault Scenic E-Tech

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Scenic E-Tech opens at $55,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $61,589 respectively.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech 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.

Both the Peugeot 5008 and Renault Scenic E-Tech hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Scenic E-Tech 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 7 in the Renault Scenic E-Tech.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Scenic E-Tech gets a 12-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech counters with ambient lighting that the Peugeot 5008 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Peugeot 5008 lines up 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 Renault Scenic E-Tech counters with its electric setup making 125kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.4 seconds.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Scenic E-Tech is 2.9s 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, 320mm longer than the Renault Scenic E-Tech at 4,470mm (2,785mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 545L in the Renault Scenic E-Tech, giving the Renault Scenic E-Tech a 197L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Renault Scenic E-Tech leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg 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: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008) vs 5 years (Renault Scenic E-Tech). Both match on warranty length.