Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs Peugeot 5008

Key Differences

The Peugeot 5008 has a trunk that is 22.4 in (≈44%) longer with the seats folded down than the Peugeot 208. When the first row of seats is upright, the 5008's trunk is even 15 in (≈57%) longer.

In the opposite condition — all seats upright — the Peugeot 208 offers a trunk space that is 13 in (≈97%) larger than the 5008. The width of the trunk at its narrowest point is 7.5 in (≈20%) wider in the 5008, and the width of the trunk opening is 10.6 in (≈31%) larger in the 5008. The height of the trunk opening is 2 in (≈7%) greater in the 5008, while the loading edge of the 208 is 0.8 in (≈3%) higher above the road.

Notably, the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 6.7 in (≈1700%) higher in the Peugeot 208 than in the 5008.

Impact on Usability

For transporting large or long items (e.g., furniture, long boxes), the 5008 clearly has the advantage when seats are folded down or the first row is used — the significantly greater length allows for longer cargo.

The greater narrow width and especially the much wider opening of the 5008 make loading bulky, wider items easier.

The 208 scores better when all seats must remain upright: its significantly larger trunk in this configuration makes it more practical for trips with full passenger occupancy but still higher cargo volume (e.g., suitcases for longer trips with five people).

The considerably greater trunk depth in the 208 also means the cargo floor is lower — this can make stacking luggage easier but can also make lifting bulky loads more difficult because the loading edge is comparatively higher.

Smaller differences such as the 2 in higher opening of the 5008 or the 0.8 in higher loading edge of the 208 are less critical in everyday use: the opening height helps somewhat when loading and unloading tall items, while the slightly higher loading edge of the 208 causes hardly noticeable restrictions.

In summary: For flexible transport of long or wide items, the 5008 is the better choice; for maximum luggage capacity with full occupancy and a lower cargo floor (more volume with upright seating), the 208 is more practical.