Peugeot 5008 vs Skoda Kodiaq

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Kodiaq opens at $54,990. That makes the Skoda Kodiaq 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 are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

The Skoda Kodiaq 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 Skoda Kodiaq.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 Skoda Kodiaq. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the Skoda Kodiaq misses.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Kodiaq gets a 13-inch display and 10-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 Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq counters with heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 5008 gets cloth upholstery while the Skoda Kodiaq offers 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 Skoda Kodiaq responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Skoda Kodiaq has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Kodiaq is 2.2s 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, 32mm longer than the Skoda Kodiaq at 4,758mm (2,791mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 270L in the Skoda Kodiaq, giving the Peugeot 5008 a 78L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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 $1,824/year for the Skoda Kodiaq. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 5008.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Peugeot 5008) vs $1,824 (Skoda Kodiaq). The Peugeot 5008 saves you roughly $142 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 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq). The Skoda Kodiaq has longer coverage.