Peugeot 2008 vs smart #3 – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Peugeot 2008 has the decisively advantage in terms of price – starting at 24500 £, while the smart #3 starts at 34700 £. That’s a price difference of about 10243 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 2008: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the smart #3 with 16.30 kWh. That’s roughly 0.80 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the smart #3 performs a bit better – offering up to 455 km, roughly 49 km more than the Peugeot 2008.

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 performance, the smart #3 clearly takes the lead – with 428 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 272 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is significantly faster – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.30 s. That makes it around 4.60 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 2008 is slightly ahead – reaching 206 km/h, while the smart #3 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is roughly 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 pulls decisively stronger, offering 584 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 314 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Peugeot 2008 is slightly lighter – 1263 kg compared to 1780 kg. The weight difference is around 517 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Peugeot 2008 takes the lead – 434 L compared to 370 L. That’s around 64 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Peugeot 2008 wins – up to 1467 L, about 307 L more than the smart #3.

Payload capacity also favors the Peugeot 2008 barely noticeable – 460 kg compared to 450 kg. The difference is roughly 10 kg.

Overall, the smart #3 proves to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.