2026 MG RX5 1.5T STD vs 2024 Peugeot 2008 Active
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
MG RX5 vs Peugeot 2008, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMG RX5: AED 84,224Peugeot 2008: AED 84,890MG RX5 is AED 666 cheaper (1%).
- PowerMG RX5: 171 hpPeugeot 2008: 115 hpMG RX5 makes 56 hp more.
- TorqueMG RX5: 275 NmPeugeot 2008: 150 NmMG RX5 makes 125 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMG RX5: 14.7 km/LPeugeot 2008: 20.8 km/LPeugeot 2008 goes 6.1 km further per litre.
- LengthMG RX5: 4571 mmPeugeot 2008: 4300 mmMG RX5 is 271 mm longer.
- SeatingMG RX5: 5 SeaterPeugeot 2008: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceMG RX5: 595 LPeugeot 2008: 343 LMG RX5 carries 252 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: MG RX5 or Peugeot 2008?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: MG RX5 is AED 666 cheaper (1%). MG RX5 makes 56 hp more. Peugeot 2008 goes 6.1 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
MG
RX5 1.5T STD
AED 84,224*
Peugeot
2008 Active
AED 84,890*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1500
171
275
Petrol
4
1600
115
150
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1500
1600
Power (hp)
171
115
Peak Torque (Nm)
275
150
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
Gearbox
Gears
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
DCT
7
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
Single-Speed
6
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DCT
Single-Speed
Gears
7
6
No. of Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
55
14.7
44
20.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
55
44
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.7
20.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
0-200 km/h (s)
9.4
190
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4.8
185
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0 to 100 (s)
9.4
4.8
Top Speed (km/h)
190
185
0-200 km/h (s)
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-
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
Electric Range (km)
Consumption (kWh/100km)
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-
-
-
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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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-
-
-
-
-
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Motor Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Electric Range (km)
-
-
Consumption (kWh/100km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Wheels
Headlights
Suspension
Cargo Space (L)
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wading Depth (mm)
Towing Capacity (kg)
Payload (kg)
Low-Range Transfer
Differential Lock
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5
4571
1855
1719
2708
1539
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-
-
595
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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5
4300
1987
1550
2605
-
-
-
-
343
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4571
4300
Width (mm)
1855
1987
Height (mm)
1719
1550
Wheelbase (mm)
2708
2605
Weight (kg)
1539
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Wheels
-
-
Headlights
-
-
Suspension
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
595
343
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
-
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Wading Depth (mm)
-
-
Towing Capacity (kg)
-
-
Payload (kg)
-
-
Low-Range Transfer
-
-
Differential Lock
-
-
Interior
Upholstery
Audio System
Screen Size
Sunroof
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
Massage Seats
Wireless Charging
Head-Up Display
Ambient Lighting
Power Tailgate
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
Upholstery
-
-
Audio System
-
-
Screen Size
-
-
Sunroof
-
-
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
-
-
Massage Seats
-
-
Wireless Charging
-
-
Head-Up Display
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
-
Power Tailgate
-
-
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Airbags
Safety Rating
Rating Scheme & Year
Airbag Types
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
6
-
-
-
Disc
Disc
6
-
-
-
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Airbags
6
6
Safety Rating
-
-
Rating Scheme & Year
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-
Airbag Types
-
-
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.