Electric Technology Car News: Peugeot 5008 vs. Kodiaq: Which is more important, appearance or performance?

In today's age where everyone looks at their face, good looks can not only add points, but can even determine whether you can win. Just like many singer talent shows now, those with good singing skills may be left undecided, but those with good looks and girls' favorites can advance directly. In fact, there is nothing unfair about this. If you have the ability, you also have this handsome face.

The same is true for people and cars. Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008 are two of the most beautiful mid-size SUVs. Their looks alone have attracted a lot of attention. But today we are not only looking at the looks, but also the inner qualities and strength. Who will win in this battle of comprehensive strength?

In terms of appearance, both are leaders of joint venture mid-size SUVs. The appearance of Kodiaq has a more stable temperament, while 5008 is more youthful and fashionable. The air intake grilles of both cars adopt a family-style design. The front grille of Kodiaq is composed of two-color double-spoke vertical lines, and the large area of ​​chrome decoration looks more fashionable. Kodiaq uses LED light sources for both high and low beams, while 5008 uses halogen light sources for both high and low beams. In addition, Kodiaq is equipped with turn assist lights, while 5008 does not.

Kodiaq is superior to 5008 in length, width and height, but 5008 has a 49mm longer wheelbase than Kodiaq. Kodiaq's tail looks solid but without any outstanding highlights, while 5008's tiger claw taillights are definitely the finishing touch of the tail design. Both cars have no exposed exhaust pipes, Kodiaq has hidden dual exhaust pipes, while 5008 has a fake exhaust pipe, which looks very good, but it is actually a single exhaust pipe.

In terms of interior, the 5008 is obviously better. It is more avant-garde and more technological than the Kodiaq in terms of design and shape, while the Kodiaq still retains the standard interior shape of Volkswagen models, which is nothing new. In terms of the materials used for the center console, the 5008 is better. The upper and lower parts are made of soft materials with a fading process, which feels good to the touch. In comparison, the Kodiaq only uses soft materials on the upper part of the center console, while the lower part is still hard plastic.

Kodiaq uses a traditional pointer instrument. The green circle on the dial looks very dynamic. In addition, the Kodiaq tachometer unit is 1/min*100, which is also Skoda's tradition. 5008 uses a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument display screen, which has a relatively large customization range and can display many types of information. Kodiaq is equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel, which has a standard shape, a good feel but a thin grip, and the position of the buttons is very convenient to operate. 5008 is equipped with a double-spoke steering wheel, which feels very sturdy and full of combat style. What's more, the spokes are small and equipped with shift paddles, giving people an urge to drive.

Both cars are equipped with an 8-inch touch screen. Kodiaq uses the second-generation MIB multimedia system, which has a high screen resolution, a very delicate display effect, and very smooth operation. The 5008 uses its own Blue-i in-car interconnection system, which can query news information, violation information, etc. in real time, and both cars support CarPlay. The air-conditioning operation panels of both cars are very simple and not messy. The volume adjustment knob of Kodiaq has a good texture, it is relatively tight when screwed, and the buttons below feel good. The physical buttons of 5008 are shaped like piano keys, exquisite and avant-garde. The black buttons in the lower row are all with rubber particles, which feel good.

In terms of power, both cars use a 1.8T turbocharged engine. The 5008 has more power, while the Kodiaq has more torque than the 5008. The Kodiaq uses the Volkswagen Group's 7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission, while the 5008 uses a 6-speed manual transmission.

Overall, the two cars are quite close in terms of performance. Besides, there is no clear winner in this level of SUV models. They just have different positioning in some aspects to target different consumers. Kodiaq is more practical and pragmatic, while 5008 with cool exterior and interior design is more technological. If you are more pragmatic and think that good performance is really good, then Kodiaq may be more suitable for you. But if you are a person who cares about appearance and pursues high-tech configuration and luxury, 5008 will be more suitable. In short, there is no absolute good or bad between these two cars. The final choice depends on your own taste.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.