Peugeot 5008 T87 vs Renault Austral AUS

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

The first 5008 (T87), a seven-seat MPV/crossover on PF2.

Renault Austral

AUS · 2022 – 2026

The Austral (AUS), a modern compact SUV on CMF-CD3.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Peugeot 5008

Pick the T87 for an affordable seven-seat MPV with a generous boot.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol) — post-2013 facelift.

Read the full guide

Pick this one if…

Renault Austral

Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.

Read the full guide

Performance

1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Austral
Power	155 hp	200 hp Winner
Torque	240 Nm	—
0–100 km/h	9,5 s	8,4 s Winner
Top speed	190 km/h Winner	175 km/h
Power-to-weight	103,3 hp/t	128,2 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	155 g/km	108 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Austral
Boot	680 L Winner	430 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.754 L Winner	1.525 L
Wheelbase	2,73 m Winner	2,67 m
Length	4,53 m	4,51 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	11,2 m	10,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Austral
Platform	PF2	CMF-CD3
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Transmission	6-speed manual	E-Tech automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Hybrid
Euro standard	Euro 5	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 5008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

Renault Austral

Infotainment software needs updates
Electrical gremlins on early cars
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Pros

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Renault Austral

Modern interior with a big screen
Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)

Cons

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Renault Austral

No diesel offered
Infotainment takes getting used to

Driving experience

Peugeot 5008

The T87 is the seven-seat MPV that shares its bones with the 3008, and it drives with the same easy, stable manners. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and settled on the motorway. The raised driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy people-carrier, not a sporty one.

Renault Austral

A refined long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, helped by optional rear-axle steering (4Control) that tightens the turning circle in town. Steering is light but accurate enough for daily use, with Sport mode adding more weight. The ride is firmer than many rivals, especially on larger wheels, and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps, though body control is reasonable. The E-Tech full hybrid feels responsive in mixed driving and can cover short distances on electric power alone, while the 1.3 mild hybrid is adequate once moving. Low-speed transmission behaviour can show hesitation or judder on early hybrid examples.