Audi Q3 vs Peugeot 3008

Audi Q3

Audi’s compact premium SUV.

Peugeot 3008

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

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q3

Pick the Q3 if you want a roomy, premium-feeling compact SUV with modern tech — a more premium alternative to the VW Tiguan.

Best engine: The mid-range 1.5 TFSI petrol for the best everyday balance — or the 2.0 TDI for high mileage.

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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 Q3	Peugeot 3008
Power	150 hp Winner	136 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,2 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t Winner	93,8 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km	5,4 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	2,74 m Winner
Length	4,50 m	4,54 m
Width	1,86 m	1,90 m
Height	1,62 m	1,64 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse, shared with the VW Tiguan Mk2)	PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64)
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 evo 2.0 TDI	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid	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 Q3

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 Q3

Generous interior and boot space for its class
Premium build and refined feel
Wide engine range (petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid)

Peugeot 3008

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

Cons

Audi Q3

Pricier than a comparable VW Tiguan on the same platform
Early cars need software updates to iron out infotainment bugs

Peugeot 3008

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

Driving experience

Audi Q3

As a model line, the Q3 is a comfortable, easy compact SUV that feels grown-up to drive. The steering is light and accurate, the ride is composed, and the cabin stays quiet at speed. Front-drive versions are light and economical, while quattro adds reassuring traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and efficient, the 2.0 TDI strong and frugal. It prioritises comfort and refinement over sportiness, so it feels calm, secure and effortless whether in town or on the motorway.