Peugeot 5008 vs Volvo XC40

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC40 opens at $54,990. That makes the Volvo XC40 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 $3,135 in fuel alone.

The Volvo XC40 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 5008.

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 Volvo XC40.

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 Volvo XC40. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the Volvo XC40 misses.

The Peugeot 5008 features a 21-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC40 gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC40 counters with head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that the Peugeot 5008 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 5008 gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo XC40 offers textile/leather blend.

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 Volvo XC40 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid making 145kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Volvo XC40 has the clear power advantage at 145kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC40 is 2.8s 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, 350mm longer than the Volvo XC40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 460L in the Volvo XC40, giving the Volvo XC40 a 112L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC40 leads with a 2,100kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,454/year for the Peugeot 5008 and $2,081/year for the Volvo XC40. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 5008.

Estimated annual total: $1,454 (Peugeot 5008) vs $2,081 (Volvo XC40). The Peugeot 5008 saves you roughly $627 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 (Volvo XC40). Both match on warranty length.