Audi Q3 F3 vs Peugeot 2008 P24

Audi Q3

F3 · 2018 – 2025

The second-generation Q3 (F3), on the MQB A2 platform.

Peugeot 2008

P24 · 2019 – 2026

The second 2008 (P24), on the CMP platform with the electric e-2008.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q3

Pick the F3 for the 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid if you want 380 litres of boot space and city EV driving — ideally models from 2021 onwards.

Best engine: The 35 TFSI (petrol) or 35 TDI (diesel).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the P24 for the modern 2008 with sharp design and the electric e-2008.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 2008
Power	150 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,2 s	9,1 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t	110,2 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km	5,3 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 2008
Boot	530 L Winner	434 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.525 L Winner	1.467 L
Wheelbase	2,68 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,50 m	4,30 m
Ground clearance	17,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.200 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 2008
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse)	CMP
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45 TFSI e PHEV	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.5 BlueHDi · e-2008 (EV)
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	6-speed manual · EAT8
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q3

Infotainment software bugs on early cars
DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics and clutch judder on early cars
DPF/AdBlue on diesels with mainly short trips

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
Infotainment software needs updates

Pros

Audi Q3

45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid does ~50 km electric
2.0 TDI (40): 190 hp and 400 Nm
Virtual Cockpit digital instruments available

Peugeot 2008

Modern i-Cockpit with digital cluster
All-electric e-2008 (~400 km WLTP)
Smooth and efficient engines

Cons

Audi Q3

6-speed manual is restricted to entry-level 35 TFSI and 35 TDI models; all others are S tronic automatic
45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid battery reduces boot space from 530 down to 380 litres

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet belt until ~2022–23
Rear seat tight for the class

Driving experience

Audi Q3

Comfortable, quiet and easy to place. The Q3 rides well over poor surfaces, stays settled at motorway speed, and steers accurately with light, consistent weighting. 2.0-litre cars use quattro, which adds strong traction in wet conditions and inspires confidence. The 1.5 TFSI is adequate but nothing more; the 45 TFSI is genuinely quick; the 2.0 TDI is the best all-rounder — torquey, economical and smooth at a cruise. The S tronic is sharp around town. Body control is good for a high-riding SUV, though the Q3 is set up for comfort rather than driver involvement.

Peugeot 2008

The P24 is a 208 on stilts, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the CMP platform shared with the 208 and Corsa, it keeps mass low, so the front axle responds keenly and the raised body adds visibility without turning the ride busy. The small i-Cockpit wheel and high digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels quick and accurate while body roll stays controlled. Most versions use a comfort-tuned rear that absorbs broken tarmac well, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-2008 is near-silent and instantly responsive, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical crossover, not a sporty one.