Peugeot 5008 T87 vs Volvo XC60 MK2

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

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

Volvo XC60

MK2 · 2017 – 2026

The second-generation XC60 (MK2), on the SPA 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…

Volvo XC60

Pick the MK2 for a premium, safe and refined SUV with an efficient B5 mild-hybrid or quick T8.

Best engine: The B5 mild-hybrid (petrol) — or the T8 plug-in hybrid.

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Performance

1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs B5 2.0 250 · Petrol

	Peugeot 5008	Volvo XC60
Power	155 hp	250 hp Winner
Torque	240 Nm	350 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,5 s	6,9 s Winner
Top speed	190 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	103,3 hp/t	137,4 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	155 g/km	154 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	6,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Volvo XC60
Boot	680 L Winner	505 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.754 L Winner	1.543 L
Wheelbase	2,73 m	2,87 m Winner
Length	4,53 m	4,71 m
Ground clearance	—	21,6 cm
Turning circle	11,2 m Winner	11,4 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	2.400 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Volvo XC60
Platform	PF2	SPA (shared with XC90/V90/S90)
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	2.0 D4/D5 diesel · 2.0 B4/B5/B6 mild-hybrid · 2.0 T8 plug-in hybrid
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed Geartronic automatic
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

Volvo XC60

Infotainment software and Sensus glitches
12V battery drain (early cars)
T8: ERAD and battery need monitoring

Pros

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Volvo XC60

Premium interior and hushed comfort
Strong safety equipment
Efficient mild-hybrids and quick T8

Cons

Peugeot 5008

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

Volvo XC60

Infotainment can glitch
12V battery can drain
Not focused on sharp dynamics

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.

Volvo XC60

Composed and secure for a mid-size SUV, with light, accurate steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels but firmer on larger alloys, and body roll is present yet managed. Mild-hybrid petrols deliver usable performance with strong low-end torque; the T8 plug-in hybrid is notably quicker. It prioritises comfort and safety over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.