Audi Q2 vs Peugeot 3008

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Peugeot 3008

Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 if you want a compact, premium-feeling SUV that is easy to park and economical — without the size of a larger Audi.

Best engine: The mid-range 1.5 TFSI petrol for the best everyday balance.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 3008

Pick the 3008 for a stylish, comfortable and roomy compact SUV with a wide powertrain range.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 3008
Power	150 hp Winner	136 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	93,8 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	5,4 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 3008
Boot	405 L	520 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.480 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,74 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,54 m
Width	1,79 m	1,90 m
Height	1,51 m	1,64 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics are the best-known weak point
Direct-injection petrols: carbon buildup with lots of short trips
DPF on diesels with mainly short trips

Peugeot 3008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

Peugeot 3008

Attractive i-Cockpit interior
Roomy boot and practical SUV
Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

Peugeot 3008

Small steering wheel can hide the dials
Early infotainment software can be glitchy

Driving experience

Audi Q2

As a model line, the Q2 is a compact, easy SUV that feels agile and light in town. The steering is quick and light, and the raised driving position gives a good view out. The ride is on the firmer side, which you feel over rough surfaces but which keeps body roll in check. The TFSI petrols are smooth and economical, and the 2.0 TDI is a strong, frugal choice for higher mileage. It is happiest as a city runabout, where its compact size and light controls make it effortless to drive and park.