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Peugeot 3008 vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 3008 or BMW 1 Series?

Peugeot 3008 vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

Peugeot 3008

3.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 1 Series is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

1 Series

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 barely more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers noticeably more torque with 511 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 111 Nm more.

3008

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 seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is a bit lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 is clearly superior overall 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 £36,500
3008

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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Reviews Peugeot 3008

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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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Peugeot 3008
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,500 - 52,200 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 467 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 3008 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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