New Kia Sorento & Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace vs Peugeot 5008
Our verdict
Before we announce the verdict, it’s worth mentioning that each of these large SUVs has a different set of skills. Just because your favourite didn’t win doesn’t mean you should rule it out. Take the Kia Sorento. Hefty running costs, lumbering handling and the lack of automatic emergency braking (AEB) mean it has to finish last. But it's actually the most practical car here.
In second place is the Peugeot 5008. While this might be a surprise, given that it’s our favourite large SUV, this car makes far more sense at the lower end of its range. Cheaper trims bring a softer ride (due to smaller wheels) and the ability to avoid the head room-robbing panoramic roof.
So our champion in this match-up is the VW Tiguan Allspace. It has the least roomy third row and its interior is a bit drab, but it’s the most comfortable, the most enjoyable to drive and still significantly more practical than a five-seat SUV. It’s a narrow victory, but a win’s a win.
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1st – Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
For Comfy ride; enjoyable handling; strong resale values
Against Cramped rearmost row; interior quality could be better
Recommended options Adaptive dampers (£810), metallic paint (£570)
Rated 4 out of 5
2nd – Peugeot 5008
For Well equipped; strong in-gear performance; funky interior; cheap to run
Against Firm ride; panoramic roof robs head room; lowest towing capacity
Recommended options Metallic paint (£525)
Rated 4 out of 5
3rd – Kia Sorento
For Best third-row space; largely comfortable ride; highest towing weight; huge boot
Against Pricey to run; no automatic emergency braking; most cumbersome handling
Recommended options Metallic paint (£615)
Rated 4 out of 5
Specifications: Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD KX-3 auto
Engine size 4cyl, 2199cc, diesel
List price £38,695
Target Price £35,550
Power 197bhp @ 3800rpm
Torque 325Ib ft @ 1750-2750rpm
Gearbox 8-spd automatic
0-60mph 9.4sec
Top speed 127mph
Gov't fuel economy 43.5mpg
CO2 emissions 170g/km
Specifications: Peugeot 5008 2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT
Engine size 4cyl, 1997cc, diesel
List price £35,695
Target Price £33,927
Power 179bhp @ 3750rpm
Torque 295Ib ft @ 2000rpm
Gearbox 6-spd automatic
0-60mph 9.3sec
Top speed 131mph
Gov't fuel economy 58.9mpg
CO2 emissions 124g/km
Specifications: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion SEL DSG
Engine size 4cyl, 1968cc, diesel
List price £37,730
Target Price £35,353
Power 187bhp @ 3500-4000rpm
Torque 295Ib ft @ 1900-3300rpm
Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic
0-60mph 8.7sec
Top speed 130mph
Gov't fuel economy 47.9mpg
CO2 emissions 153g/km
Read more:
Best large SUVs
Kia Sorento review
Peugeot 5008 review
VW Tiguan Allspace review
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