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Peugeot 3008 vs VW Golf comparison

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?

Peugeot 3008 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Peugeot 3008

3 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

3008

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.

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.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

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.

3008

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 698 km
Peugeot 3008
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot 3008

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.

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VW Golf

The 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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Peugeot 3008
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 52,000 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,542 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,292 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Height
1,463 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 - 1,480 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,230 L
Payload
432 - 467 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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