Volvo XC40 vs Peugeot 5008

The Volvo XC40 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 5008 opens at $55,990. 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 $60,489 and $61,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 5008 by roughly $3,135 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Volvo XC40 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Peugeot 5008. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Volvo XC40 uses a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid producing 145kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Peugeot 5008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Volvo XC40 has the clear power advantage at 145kW vs 107kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC40 is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo XC40 measures 4,440mm long on a 2,702mm wheelbase, 350mm shorter than the Peugeot 5008 at 4,790mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Volvo XC40 and 348L in the Peugeot 5008, 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 $2,081/year for the Volvo XC40 and $1,454/year for the Peugeot 5008. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 5008.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC40) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008). Both match on warranty length.