Peugeot 5008 vs Toyota bZ4X

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X 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 Toyota bZ4X 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.

The Toyota bZ4X holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 5008. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Peugeot 5008 and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Peugeot 5008 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

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 Toyota bZ4X. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota bZ4X misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-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 Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with 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 Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather.

The Peugeot 5008 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 165kW and 266Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 165kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X is 3.9s 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, 100mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 104L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg 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 / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). Both match on warranty length.