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MG MG3 vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Peugeot 2008?

MG MG3 vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

MG MG3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot 2008

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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG3

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Peugeot 2008 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG3 offers slightly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 2008 delivers substantially more torque with 270 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm more.

MG3

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 terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is only slightly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,263 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries only slightly more – 448 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
MG
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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