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Peugeot 3008 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 3008 or VW Polo?

Peugeot 3008 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Peugeot 3008

3 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,256 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 3008 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers visibly more torque with 511 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 191 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 3008 carries marginally more – 467 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 698 km
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Reviews Peugeot 3008

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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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The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,500 - 52,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,542 mm
Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 - 1,480 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 467 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 3008 have?

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

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