Verdict
At RM186,288, the Peugeot 5008 costs RM1,712 less than the Suzuki eVitara and is the family-focused choice: its 2,840 mm wheelbase, seven seats and quoted 952-litre boot dwarf the Suzuki’s 2,700 mm, five-seat, 306-litre layout. But the eVitara’s 61.1 kWh battery brings a 426 km range, while its 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time narrowly beats the Peugeot’s 8.9 seconds. It also gets seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Peugeot for people and luggage; take the Suzuki for electric driving and its fuller active-safety kit.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, a 952-litre boot and rear air-con vents with blower control.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want a 426 km EV, 7 airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; Suzuki eVitara RM188,000.
- Seating and boot space: Peugeot 5008 has 7 seats and 952 litres; Suzuki eVitara has 5 seats and 306 litres.
- Powertrain: Peugeot 5008 uses a 1,598 cc 165 hp/240 Nm turbo petrol engine; Suzuki eVitara uses a 172 hp/193 Nm electric motor.
- Range and energy storage: Peugeot 5008 has a 53-litre fuel tank; Suzuki eVitara has a 61.1 kWh battery and 426 km EV range.
- Safety: Peugeot 5008 has 6 airbags and no autonomous braking listed; Suzuki eVitara has 7 airbags and autonomous braking.
- Dimensions: Peugeot 5008 is 4,670 mm long with a 2,840 mm wheelbase; Suzuki eVitara is 4,275 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
5008
- Seven seats and a 952-litre boot
- 240 Nm from 1,400 rpm
- Rear vents with blower control and a panoramic sunroof
- 6 airbags versus the eVitara’s 7
- No autonomous braking or collision warning listed
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise control
eVitara
- 61.1 kWh battery with 426 km range
- 7 airbags, autonomous braking and collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Five seats versus the Peugeot’s seven
- 306-litre boot versus 952 litres
- No rear air-con vents or front and rear foglamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM186,288✓ | RM188,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 165 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 85.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 193 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 61.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 426 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 67 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,670 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 53 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 952 litres✓ | 306 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX2 | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on three middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 6-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 33:33:33 Split-folding Middle Row with Tray Tables, Slidable and Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" Touchscreen with Arkamys 6 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with hands-free function | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charging Tray | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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5008 vs eVitara FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or Suzuki eVitara better?
The Peugeot 5008 is better for larger families because it has seven seats and a 952-litre boot. The Suzuki eVitara is better for EV driving and active safety, with 426 km range, seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki eVitara costs RM188,000, which is RM1,712 more than the RM186,288 Peugeot 5008. Both have annual road tax of RM120.
Which one has more space?
The Peugeot 5008 has much more passenger and luggage capacity: seven seats, a 2,840 mm wheelbase and a 952-litre boot. The Suzuki eVitara has five seats, a 2,700 mm wheelbase and 306 litres of boot space.
