Peugeot 5008 vs Volvo XC60

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.

Volvo XC60

Volvo’s safe, comfortable mid-size SUV.

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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…

Volvo XC60

Pick the XC60 for safety, comfort and Scandinavian design, with a strong diesel (MK1) or efficient mild-hybrid (MK2).

Best engine: The D4/D5 diesel (MK1) or B5 mild-hybrid (MK2).

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs B5 2.0 250 · Petrol

	Peugeot 5008	Volvo XC60
Power	130 hp	250 hp Winner
Torque	230 Nm	350 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,5 s	6,9 s Winner
Top speed	188 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	89,7 hp/t	137,4 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	125 g/km Winner	154 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,5 L/100km Winner	6,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 5008	Volvo XC60
Boot	780 L Winner	505 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.940 L Winner	1.543 L
Wheelbase	2,84 m	2,87 m Winner
Length	4,64 m	4,71 m
Width	1,84 m	1,90 m
Height	1,65 m	1,66 m
Seats	7 Winner	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 5008	Volvo XC60
Platform	PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87)	P3 (MK1) · SPA (MK2, modular)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid	2.0/2.4 five-cylinder diesel (MK1) · 2.0 Drive-E · 2.0 mild-hybrid B4/B5/B6 · T8 plug-in hybrid (MK2)
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6	6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic
Euro standard	Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87)	Euro 5 (MK1 early) · Euro 6/6d (MK1 later, MK2)
LEZ access	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 petrol/diesel and the T8 plug-in hybrid 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

Volvo XC60

MK1: neglected Haldex/AWD fluid services
MK1 diesels: emissions system (DPF/EGR) with urban use
MK2: infotainment software and 12V battery drain
MK2 T8: ERAD and battery need monitoring

Pros

Peugeot 5008

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

Volvo XC60

High safety (early City Safety, 5-star Euro NCAP)
Scandinavian design and quality interior
Comfortable ride and strong diesels

Cons

Peugeot 5008

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

Volvo XC60

Not focused on sharp dynamics
MK1 infotainment feels dated
Higher running costs (premium)

Driving experience

Peugeot 5008

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Volvo XC60

As a model line, the XC60 is a comfort-focused, safe mid-size SUV. The steering is light and accurate, the suspension controls imperfections well and it stays composed on the motorway. The first generation feels slightly softer and the second firmer, yet both inspire confidence. The MK1 five-cylinder diesels deliver smooth torque and the MK2 mild-hybrids respond eagerly; the T8 plug-in hybrid is clearly quicker. Expect no sharp sportiness, but calm, predictable and secure driving.