Peugeot 5008 vs Volkswagen T-Cross
Peugeot 5008
Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s compact urban 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…
Volkswagen T-Cross
Pick the T-Cross for an agile urban SUV with a high seat, clever interior packaging and low running costs.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (115 hp).
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol
| Peugeot 5008 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
Winner
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115 hp
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| Torque |
230 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
10,5 s
|
10,0 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
188 km/h
|
193 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
89,7 hp/t
|
96,6 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
125 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,5 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 5008 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
780 L
Winner
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455 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.940 L
Winner
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1.281 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,84 m
Winner
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2,55 m
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| Length |
4,64 m
|
4,14 m
|
| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,65 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
7
Winner
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 5008 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo) |
| 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 | EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87) | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
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
Volkswagen T-Cross
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
Pros
Peugeot 5008
- Roomy seven-seat SUV
- Big boot (700+ litres)
- Comfortable and quiet
Volkswagen T-Cross
- High seating position and good visibility
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Cons
Peugeot 5008
- Third row tight for adults
- No PHEV/EV offered in these generations
Volkswagen T-Cross
- Rear bench tight for three adults
- Pre-facelift interior plainer
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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