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MG MG3 vs Peugeot 3008 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Peugeot 3008?

MG MG3 vs Peugeot 3008: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot 3008

3.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,394 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 3008 offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 3008 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers clearly more torque with 511 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 363 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 markedly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers significantly more boot space – 520 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 3008 carries barely more – 467 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 is decisively ahead 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 £36,800
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Peugeot 3008

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 698 km
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MG MG3

The MG3 is a cheeky city hatch that pairs bold, youthful styling with sprightly handling for drivers who want personality on a budget. Its cabin is bright and cleverly packaged, offering sensible space and a fun-to-drive character that turns mundane commutes into something a bit more enjoyable.

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Reviews MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

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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3.5 (6 Reviews)
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Mr willcox
1 May 2026, 18:55:09

Drove it for 2 weeks in france ..it was a beautiful drive..suprisingly smooth around the city of Nantes love the too down view for parking too and it was very compfy

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Cornsldo
24 Feb 2026, 18:10:41

There's no space, the seats are uncomfortable, and it's very loud.

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Agustí Otero Benet
11 Dec 2025, 09:03:17

I'm never buying a Peugeot again in my life — what a shitty car, they break down a lot.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
36,800 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 121 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
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
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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