Peugeot 5008 T87 vs Renault Captur MK1

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

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

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

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.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Performance

1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Captur
Power	155 hp Winner	90 hp
Torque	240 Nm Winner	135 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,5 s Winner	12,7 s
Top speed	190 km/h Winner	171 km/h
Power-to-weight	103,3 hp/t Winner	83,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	155 g/km	105 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Captur
Boot	680 L Winner	377 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.754 L Winner	1.235 L
Wheelbase	2,73 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,53 m	4,12 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	11,2 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Renault Captur
Platform	PF2	B (modified)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 5	Euro 6
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 Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Peugeot 5008

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

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

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 Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.