MG MG3 vs Peugeot 2008 – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG3 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15400 £, while the Peugeot 2008 costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 9042 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 manages with 4.40 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG3 has a to a small extent edge – offering 194 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 2008 performs slightly better – reaching 206 km/h, while the MG MG3 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 2008 pulls significantly stronger with 270 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the MG MG3 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1237 kg compared to 1263 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers clearly perceptible more room – 434 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 2008 performs noticeable better – up to 1467 L, which is about 484 L more than the MG MG3.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 2008 hardly perceptible takes the win – 460 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG MG3 proves to be wins solidly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG MG3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.