Peugeot 5008 vs Volkswagen Taigo

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.

Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.

First car

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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 Taigo

Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	Peugeot 5008	Volkswagen Taigo
Power	130 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	230 Nm Winner	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	10,5 s	10,5 s
Top speed	188 km/h	191 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	89,7 hp/t	93,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	125 g/km	123 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,5 L/100km	5,4 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Volkswagen Taigo
Boot	780 L Winner	440 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.940 L Winner	1.222 L
Wheelbase	2,84 m Winner	2,57 m
Length	4,64 m	4,27 m
Width	1,84 m	1,76 m
Height	1,65 m	1,49 m
Seats	7 Winner	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Volkswagen Taigo
Platform	PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87)	MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross)
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 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol
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 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 Taigo

DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Plastic water pump/thermostat module

Pros

Peugeot 5008

Roomy seven-seat SUV
Big boot (700+ litres)
Comfortable and quiet

Volkswagen Taigo

Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Compact and agile in town

Cons

Peugeot 5008

Third row tight for adults
No PHEV/EV offered in these generations

Volkswagen Taigo

Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
No all-wheel drive available

Driving experience

Peugeot 5008

The P87 is a stretched 3008, and it drives with the same easy, car-like manners for a seven-seat box. Built on the EMP2 bones shared with the 3008, it stays light on its feet, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it stable and settled on the motorway. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the body stays composed through corners. Most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the 2.0 BlueHDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical seven-seater, not a sporty one.

Volkswagen Taigo

Light, easy and aimed squarely at town driving. The Taigo steers quickly and lightly, rides acceptably, and slips through city streets with little effort. The sloping roofline looks good but trims rear headroom, and it is front-wheel drive only. The 1.0 TSI is the sensible choice — smooth and economical — the 1.5 TSI adds useful pace, and the DSG is smooth. It is a style-led small crossover that prioritises looks and ease of use over outright practicality or driving involvement.