Peugeot 5008 vs smart #5
Verdict
The Peugeot 5008 is the family-first choice at RM186,288, with seven seats, a 952-litre boot and a lower RM120 road tax bill. The smart #5 costs more at RM199,800, seats five, but brings proper EV numbers: 358 hp, a 100.0 kWh battery and 590 km of range. It is also quicker to 100 km/h, 6.5 seconds plays 8.9. For Malaysian buyers, this is space and running familiarity versus electric pace and range.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, the larger 952-litre boot and lower RM120 road tax more than EV pace.
Pick the smart #5 if you want electric drive, 358 hp, 590 km of range and the quicker 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; smart #5 RM199,800
- Seats: Peugeot 5008 7; smart #5 5
- Powertrain: Peugeot 5008 1,598 cc petrol; smart #5 single-motor electric
- Power: Peugeot 5008 165 hp; smart #5 358 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Peugeot 5008 8.9 s; smart #5 6.5 s
- Boot space: Peugeot 5008 952 L; smart #5 630 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 186,288✓ | RM 199,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 165 hp | 358 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 6.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 205 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 100.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 590 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,670 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Boot space | 952 L✓ | 630 L |
| Fuel tank | 53 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 455 |
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 seats versus five in the smart #5
- Larger 952-litre boot
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Much less power at 165 hp
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- No auto emergency braking listed
#5
- 358 hp from a single electric motor
- 590 km EV range from a 100.0 kWh battery
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Only five seats
- Smaller 630-litre boot
- Higher RM455 yearly road tax
5008 vs #5 FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or smart #5 better?
The Peugeot 5008 is better for seven-seat family use and boot space. The smart #5 is better for EV performance, range and active safety, with 358 hp, 590 km range and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 is RM13,512 dearer than the Peugeot 5008. The gap buys an electric powertrain, much more power, a 100.0 kWh battery and a quicker 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Which one is quicker?
The smart #5 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds against the Peugeot 5008’s 8.9 seconds. Top speed is close: 200 km/h for the smart #5 and 205 km/h for the Peugeot 5008.