Verdict
At RM186,288, the seven-seat Peugeot 5008 costs RM11,712 less than the RM198,000 Tesla Model Y and carries RM120 annual road tax against RM305. Its 952-litre boot, three ISOFIX positions across the middle row and 53-litre petrol tank make it the practical family choice, although its 165 hp/240 Nm 1.6-litre turbo and 8.9-second sprint are plainly less urgent. The five-seat Tesla counters with a 295 hp, 420 Nm rear motor, 60 kWh battery, 466 km range and 175 kW DC charging. Choose around your seating needs and access to charging.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if seven seats, a 952-litre boot and lower RM120 annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if five seats are enough and you can use its 466 km EV range, 175 kW DC charging and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; Tesla Model Y RM198,000.
- Road tax: Peugeot 5008 RM120 per year; Tesla Model Y RM305 per year.
- Seating and boot space: Peugeot 5008 7 seats and 952 litres; Tesla Model Y 5 seats and 854 litres.
- Performance: Peugeot 5008 165 hp, 240 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; Tesla Model Y 295 hp, 420 Nm and 5.9 seconds.
- Power source: Peugeot 5008 1.6-litre petrol turbo with 53-litre tank and 7 L/100 km rating; Tesla Model Y 60 kWh battery with 466 km range, 11 kW AC and 175 kW…
- Warranty: Peugeot 5008 5 years/100,000 km; Tesla Model Y 4 years/80,000 km, plus 8 years/160,000 km for the battery and drive unit.
5008
- Seven seats and a 952-litre boot.
- RM11,712 lower purchase price and RM185 lower annual road tax.
- Three middle-row ISOFIX positions and 5-year/100,000 km warranty.
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Tesla's 5.9 seconds.
- Passive cruise control, with no autonomous braking or collision warning.
- 165 hp and 240 Nm fall well short of the Tesla's 295 hp and 420 Nm.
Model Y
- 295 hp, 420 Nm and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 466 km range, 11 kW AC charging and 175 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, collision warning and heated, ventilated front seats.
- Only five seats and an 854-litre boot versus the Peugeot's seven seats and 952 litres.
- Costs RM11,712 more and annual road tax is RM305 versus RM120.
- Basic vehicle warranty is 4 years/80,000 km versus 5 years/100,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM186,288✓ | RM198,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM305 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 60 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 466 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
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 Model Y FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or Tesla Model Y better?
The Peugeot 5008 is better for carrying seven people, with a 952-litre boot and three middle-row ISOFIX positions. The Tesla Model Y is better for performance and EV use, delivering 295 hp, 466 km range and 175 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y costs RM11,712 more than the Peugeot 5008: RM198,000 against RM186,288. Its annual road tax is also RM185 higher, at RM305 versus RM120.
Which is quicker, the Peugeot 5008 or Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y is much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Peugeot 5008 takes 8.9 seconds, a three-second gap, while the Tesla also produces 295 hp and 420 Nm against 165 hp and 240 Nm.