Audi Q3 F3 vs Peugeot 3008 P84

Audi Q3

F3 · 2018 – 2025

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

Peugeot 3008

P84 · 2016 – 2023

The second 3008 (P84), 2017 European Car of the Year on EMP2.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q3

Pick the F3 for the roomy, tech-rich Q3 with the Virtual Cockpit and the smooth 1.5 TFSI — ideally a full-history example.

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

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 3008

Pick the P84 for the best all-round 3008: stylish, roomy and comfortable, with a strong diesel or PHEV choice.

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

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 3008
Power	150 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,2 s Winner	9,6 s
Top speed	205 km/h	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t Winner	98,5 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km	120 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km	5,2 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 3008
Boot	530 L Winner	520 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.525 L Winner	1.480 L
Wheelbase	2,68 m Winner	2,68 m
Length	4,50 m	4,45 m
Ground clearance	17,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,7 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse)	EMP2 (modular)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45 TFSI e PHEV	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 PHEV
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	6-speed manual · EAT6
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 3008

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

Pros

Audi Q3

Roomy interior & big boot
Modern tech (Virtual Cockpit)
Modular EA engines

Peugeot 3008

Slick i-Cockpit and quality interior
Roomy boot (520 litres)
Strong diesels and efficient PHEVs

Cons

Audi Q3

Firm ride on S line
Some hard plastics

Peugeot 3008

1.2 PureTech: wet belt until ~2021
Rear bench tight for three adults

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 3008

The P84 drives more like a raised hatchback than a tall SUV. It sits on the same EMP2 bones as the 308, so it stays light on its feet, and the high-set i-Cockpit gives a commanding view without dulling the steering. The small wheel and raised dials take a short acclimatisation, then the front end feels quick and accurate while body roll stays contained. Most versions use a comfort-tuned torsion-beam rear that soaks up broken tarmac cleanly; big wheels and firmer GT damping add a touch of fidget. The 1.2 PureTech is eager, the 2.0 BlueHDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without drama. It is an easy, comfortable family crossover, not a sharp one.