Audi Q3 vs Peugeot 5008

Audi Q3

Audi’s compact premium SUV.

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.

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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 5008

Pick the 5008 for a roomy, comfortable seven-seat SUV with a strong diesel choice.

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

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 5008
Power	150 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,2 s Winner	10,5 s
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	188 km/h
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t Winner	89,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km	125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km	5,5 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 5008
Boot	530 L	780 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.525 L	1.940 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,68 m	2,84 m Winner
Length	4,50 m	4,64 m
Width	1,86 m	1,84 m
Height	1,62 m	1,65 m
Seats	5	7 Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	Peugeot 5008
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse, shared with the VW Tiguan Mk2)	PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-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 · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel 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 5008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain

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 5008

Roomy seven-seat SUV
Big boot (700+ litres)
Comfortable and quiet

Cons

Audi Q3

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

Peugeot 5008

Third row tight for adults
No PHEV/EV offered in these generations

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.