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Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 3008 or Hyundai Tucson?

Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Peugeot 3008

3.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately 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

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Hyundai Tucson VS Peugeot 3008 — first look

Hyundai Tucson VS Peugeot 3008 pits a roomy, comfort‑first compact SUV against a design‑forward, lounge‑style rival. The Tucson arrives with a clear focus on usable space and straightforward ergonomics, while the 3008 trades some practicality for a richer cabin and a more refined electric driving experience. Both feel composed on the motorway, but they deliver that composure in different ways — Tucson by sheer space and calm, 3008 by material quality and isolation. This comparison highlights how those different priorities show up in daily use rather than in spec sheets.

Tucson

Character and driving feel

The Hyundai Tucson drives like a confident cruiser: light steering, predictable responses and a suspension tuned more for composure than corner carving. By contrast, the Peugeot 3008 cultivates a quieter, more polished driving persona but with steering that can feel engineered and a low‑speed ride that sometimes feels firmer. If you want something that encourages relaxed, unhurried progress and easy parking, the Tucson leans into that role; if you prefer a refined, slightly more responsive feel when you ask for it, the 3008 rewards with brisker variants and a more planted sensation at steady speeds. Neither is a driver’s sports car, but the difference between Tucson’s laid‑back manners and 3008’s lounge‑like poise is easy to feel on everyday roads.

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Comfort and long‑distance behavior

On long runs both cars are convincing, but they get there by different routes: the Tucson’s cabin is spacious and quiet with suspension that soaks motorway ripples in a reassuring way. The Peugeot 3008 often feels a degree more polished at high speed — exceptional noise insulation and supportive front seats create a true long‑distance lounge. In town the Tucson can show a touch more low‑speed harshness on large wheels, whereas the 3008’s low‑speed ride sometimes feels taut and chattery depending on wheel choice. For repeated highway miles with luggage and passengers the Tucson’s space advantage matters; for someone prioritising seat comfort and a hushed cabin, the 3008 is the more indulgent companion.

Tucson

Cabin feel, controls and perceived quality

The 3008 presents an interior that deliberately aims higher: richer materials, a distinctive i‑cockpit layout and a curated, premium atmosphere that reads upmarket the moment you sit down. The Tucson’s updated interior trades flash for clarity — simpler ergonomics, tactile knobs and clearer shortcuts make daily operation easier and less fussy. Peugeot’s cabin can feel more special but also more idiosyncratic, with menus and seating positions that need a little time to get right; Hyundai’s layout is more universally comfortable and easier to live with. If perceived luxury matters, the 3008 has the edge; if intuitive, no‑nonsense usability is your priority, the Tucson will frustrate less on a day‑to‑day basis.

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Practicality and family usability

Practical buyers will find the Tucson the stronger ally: more usable rear room, flexible 40:20:40 seats and a bigger, easier‑to‑organise boot make packing for holidays and shuffling children straightforward. The Peugeot 3008 sacrifices some cargo and rear-seat volume to its coupé‑like styling, which trims the everyday utility compared with the Tucson’s more generous footprint. Both cars introduce compromises — higher loading lips and middling rear middle seats — but the Tucson’s layout and payload capacity make it the better pick for families who carry gear regularly. Conversely, if you rarely ferry four adults plus luggage and value cabin ambience over cubic litres, the 3008’s compact practicality is an acceptable trade for its nicer interior.

Tucson

Who each car suits and what to check next

Choose the Hyundai Tucson if your checklist prioritises space, straightforward ergonomics, family practicality and a relaxed motorway demeanour; it’s the pragmatic choice for holidays, school runs and mixed commuting where usability counts. Opt for the Peugeot 3008 if interior refinement, a quieter electric driving experience and a more premium feel top your list, and you can live with a smaller boot and some charging or ergonomics caveats. Before deciding, confirm the drivetrain and wheel setup you’re testing — they change ride quality and electric behaviour more than you might expect — and use the technical comparison below to match range, charging and powertrain traits to how you actually drive. That technical breakdown will make the trade‑offs tangible for your use case.

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

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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.

Hyundai Tucson is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 3008 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 698 km, about 628 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 Peugeot 3008 offers moderately more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 3008 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers visibly more torque with 511 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 132 Nm more.

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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, Hyundai Tucson is only slightly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Peugeot 3008
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot 3008

The Peugeot 3008 blends striking, modern styling with a comfortable, well-appointed interior that feels more premium than its class. It's practical and composed on the road, with clever storage and driver-focused tech that make it an easy choice for everyday family life or longer, relaxed drives.

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Peugeot 3008
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,800 - 52,200 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 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
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 467 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Hyundai
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