Compare performance (325 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 3008 or VW Golf?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
VW Golf is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,233 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 3008 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 3008 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 698 km, about 555 km more than the VW Golf.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
Both models deliver identical power – 325 HP each.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 3008 tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers moderately more torque with 511 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm more.
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, VW Golf is noticeably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 3008 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,480 L, about 250 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.
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.
The Peugeot 3008 blends bold French styling with a surprisingly grown-up interior that makes even dull commutes feel a little bit special. Practical enough for family life yet lively to drive, it’s a clever all‑rounder that stands out from the crossover crowd without shouting for attention.
detailsThe VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Price
36,500 - 52,000 £
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Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
81 - 698 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4,542 mm
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Length
4,282 - 4,292 mm
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Width
1,895 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
1,641 mm
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Height
1,463 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 - 1,480 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,230 L
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Payload
432 - 467 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 325 HP
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Power HP
116 - 325 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
170 - 201 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 270 km/h
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
VW
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