Peugeot 5008 vs Renault Koleos
Verdict
The Peugeot 5008 is the sharper Malaysian buy here: it costs RM186,288 against the Renault Koleos at RM191,888, yet gets seven seats, a 2,840 mm wheelbase and 952 litres of boot space. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 8.9 seconds, uses 7.0 L/100 km and pays just RM120 road tax. The Koleos counters with a larger 2,488 cc engine, 171 hp and a 60-litre tank, but its five-seat cabin, 542-litre boot, 8.1 L/100 km thirst and RM830 road tax make it harder to justify.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, the bigger 952-litre boot and lower running costs from 7.0 L/100 km fuel use and RM120 road tax.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want a five-seat CBU SUV with the larger 2,488 cc engine, 171 hp and a 60-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: RM186,288 for the Peugeot 5008 vs RM191,888 for the Renault Koleos
- Seats: 7 in the Peugeot 5008 vs 5 in the Renault Koleos
- Engine/output: 1,598 cc, 165 hp, 240 Nm vs 2,488 cc, 171 hp, 226 Nm
- Performance: 0-100 km/h in 8.9 s and 205 km/h vs 9.5 s and 200 km/h
- Fuel economy and road tax: 7.0 L/100 km and RM120/year vs 8.1 L/100 km and RM830/year
- Boot space and wheelbase: 952 L and 2,840 mm vs 542 L and 2,705 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 186,288✓ | RM 191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 165 hp | 171 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 226 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km✓ | 8.1 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,670 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 952 L✓ | 542 L |
| Fuel tank | 53 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 830 |
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.
5008
- Seven-seat cabin
- Much larger 952-litre boot
- Lower fuel use and road tax
- Less power at 165 hp
- Smaller 53-litre fuel tank
- No auto emergency braking
Koleos
- Higher 171 hp output
- Larger 60-litre fuel tank
- CBU assembly
- Only five seats
- Higher 8.1 L/100 km fuel use
- RM830 annual road tax
5008 vs Koleos FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or Renault Koleos better?
For most family buyers, the Peugeot 5008 is better. It is cheaper, has seven seats, a bigger boot, lower fuel use, lower road tax and quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration. The Renault Koleos mainly answers with more power and a larger fuel tank.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 5008 is RM5,600 cheaper than the Renault Koleos, before factoring in the much lower annual road tax of RM120 versus RM830.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Peugeot 5008 is more practical for families. It has seven seats, a 2,840 mm wheelbase and 952 litres of boot space, while the Renault Koleos has five seats, a 2,705 mm wheelbase and 542 litres of boot space.