Peugeot 5008 vs Renault Arkana

Peugeot 5008
Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.
VS

Renault Arkana
Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Peugeot 5008
Pick the 5008 for a roomy, comfortable seven-seat SUV with a strong diesel choice.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Arkana
Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Peugeot 5008 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
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140 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
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260 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
10,5 s
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9,8 s
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| Top speed |
188 km/h
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200 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
89,7 hp/t
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105,3 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
125 g/km
Winner
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132 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,5 L/100km
Winner
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5,8 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 5008 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
780 L
Winner
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480 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.940 L
Winner
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1.500 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,84 m
Winner
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2,72 m
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| Length |
4,64 m
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4,57 m
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| Width |
1,84 m
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1,82 m
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| Height |
1,65 m
|
1,58 m
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| Seats |
7
Winner
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 5008 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87) | CMF-B |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid | 1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 5008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain
Renault Arkana
- Infotainment: freezes and lag
- Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
Peugeot 5008
- Roomy seven-seat SUV
- Big boot (700+ litres)
- Comfortable and quiet
Renault Arkana
- Striking coupé design
- Roomy boot (480–513 L)
- Efficient E-Tech hybrid available
Cons
Peugeot 5008
- Third row tight for adults
- No PHEV/EV offered in these generations
Renault Arkana
- Sloping roof limits rear headroom
- No diesel offered
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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