Peugeot 5008 vs Tesla Model Y
Verdict
At RM186,288, the Peugeot 5008 undercuts the RM195,450 Tesla Model Y by RM9,162 and gives Malaysian families seven seats, a 952-litre boot and a space-saver spare. The Model Y answers with the stronger drive: 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds versus 8.9 seconds, plus 466 km of EV range and 175 kW DC charging. This is really practicality against pace and electrification; the Peugeot is the people carrier, the Tesla is the quicker five-seat EV.
5008
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, the larger 952-litre boot, lower road tax and a space-saver spare.
Model Y
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you want EV running, 466 km range, much quicker acceleration and stronger driver-assist kit.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; Tesla Model Y RM195,450
- Seats and boot: Peugeot 5008 7 seats and 952 litres; Tesla Model Y 5 seats and 854 litres
- Performance: Peugeot 5008 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; Tesla Model Y 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
- Powertrain: Peugeot 5008 1.6 turbo petrol with 165 hp and 240 Nm; Tesla Model Y single-motor EV with 466 km range
- Charging/fuel: Peugeot 5008 uses a 53-litre petrol tank at 7 L/100 km; Tesla Model Y charges at 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC
- Warranty: Peugeot 5008 5 years/100,000 km; Tesla Model Y 4 years/80,000 km plus 8 years/160,000 km battery and drive unit
5008
- Seven seats with three ISOFIX points on the middle row
- Bigger 952-litre boot than the Tesla’s 854 litres
- Lower price, lower RM120 annual road tax and a space-saver spare
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus the Tesla’s 5.9 seconds
- No autonomous emergency braking or forward collision warning listed
- Passive cruise control, not adaptive cruise control
Model Y
- Much quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 466 km EV range with 175 kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and forward collision warning listed
- Five seats only, against the Peugeot’s seven
- Smaller 854-litre boot than the Peugeot’s 952 litres
- Wider at 2,129 mm versus 1,855 mm, so it asks more of tight parking spaces
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 186,288✓ | RM 195,450 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| EV Range | — | 466 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h✓ | 201 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,670 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 53 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 952 litres✓ | 854 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX2 | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 on 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 | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| 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, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Touchscreen with Arkamys 6 Speakers | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with hands-free function | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charging Tray | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 305 |
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 vs Model Y FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or Tesla Model Y better?
For family carrying, the Peugeot 5008 is better: it has seven seats, three middle-row ISOFIX points and a bigger boot. For performance and EV running, the Tesla Model Y is better with 5.9-second acceleration and 466 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y costs RM9,162 more than the Peugeot 5008, at RM195,450 versus RM186,288.
Which is quicker, the Peugeot 5008 or Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y is clearly quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Peugeot 5008 takes 8.9 seconds, although its 205 km/h top speed is slightly higher than the Tesla’s 201 km/h.