Peugeot 5008 T87 vs Volkswagen T-Roc A11

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

A11 · 2017 – 2025

The first-generation T-Roc (A11), on the MQB A1 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…

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pick the T-Roc for a bold crossover look with an elevated seat and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI (150 hp) — the sweet spot.

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Performance

1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	Peugeot 5008	Volkswagen T-Roc
Power	155 hp Winner	150 hp
Torque	240 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,5 s	8,5 s Winner
Top speed	190 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	103,3 hp/t	118,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	155 g/km	128 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Volkswagen T-Roc
Boot	680 L Winner	445 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.754 L Winner	1.290 L
Wheelbase	2,73 m Winner	2,59 m
Length	4,53 m	4,23 m
Ground clearance	—	16,1 cm
Turning circle	11,2 m	10,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.800 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform	PF2	MQB A1 (transverse)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4	EA211 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA888 2.0 TSI (R) · EA288 1.6/2.0 TDI
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Electronic parking-brake and software recalls (pre-facelift)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Cabriolet: roof mechanism/water ingress at high mileage

Pros

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Volkswagen T-Roc

Customisable design with optional contrasting roof
Facelift (2022) brought modernised lights and interior
Strong driver-assistance suite (IQ.DRIVE)

Cons

Peugeot 5008

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pre-facelift interior (2017–2021) looks simpler
Cabriolet: smaller boot and higher weight

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.

Volkswagen T-Roc

Easy, comfortable and a little more involving than most crossovers. The T-Roc steers accurately with decent weighting, rides well enough, and handles tidily for a car of its height, with the 2.0 TSI R version adding genuine pace. Front-drive is the default; 4MOTION adds traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 TSI is the sensible pick — smooth and efficient — the 2.0 TDI is the distance choice, and the 1.0 TSI is adequate for town work. The DSG is smooth; the manual is light. It is a well-rounded compact crossover that feels closer to a Golf than its tall body suggests.