Peugeot 3008 vs Volvo S60 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

Peugeot 3008 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Volvo S60 costs 42500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7372 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot 3008 with 0.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 3008 performs significantly better – achieving up to 698 km, about 604 km more than the Volvo S60.

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 Volvo S60 has a distinct edge – offering 455 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 3008 performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 709 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Peugeot 3008 is slight lighter – 1648 kg compared to 1715 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers somewhat more room – 520 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, Volvo S60 slight takes the win – 475 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot 3008 proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot 3008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.