Audi Q2 GA vs Peugeot 3008 T84

Audi Q2
GA · 2016 – 2026
The first-generation Q2 (GA), Audi’s compact crossover.

Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
Audi Q2
Pick the Q2 for a compact, agile premium SUV with efficient engines.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.
Performance
EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol
| Audi Q2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
150 hp
|
155 hp
Winner
|
| Torque |
250 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,5 s
Winner
|
8,9 s
|
| Top speed |
211 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
111,1 hp/t
Winner
|
106,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
128 g/km
Winner
|
155 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
6,8 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi Q2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
405 L
|
512 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.050 L
|
1.604 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,60 m
|
2,61 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,19 m
|
4,37 m
|
| Ground clearance |
14,7 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
11,1 m
|
11,1 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.600 kg
Winner
|
1.300 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi Q2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MQB A1 (transverse) | PF2 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | EA211 1.0/1.4/1.5 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI | 1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4 |
| Transmission | S tronic (DSG) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 5 |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- DQ200 DSG service
- Infotainment (early cars)
- Water pump needs checking
- 1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain
Pros
- Compact and city-friendly
- Good all-round visibility
- Efficient TFSI engines
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
Cons
- Firm ride
- Small boot and dated early infotainment
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
Driving experience
Audi Q2
Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.
Peugeot 3008
The T84 is the 3008 that put Peugeot into the crossover game, and it drives more like a tall hatch than an SUV. Built on the PF2 bones shared with the 308, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ