Audi Q5 FY vs Peugeot 3008 T84

Audi Q5

FY · 2016 – 2024

The second-generation Q5 (FY), on MLB Evo.

Peugeot 3008

T84 · 2009 – 2016

The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q5

Pick the FY for the 3.0 TDI’s 620 Nm and quattro — ideally a post-facelift car with MIB3 touchscreen.

Best engine: The 40 TDI (diesel) or 40 TFSI (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 3008

Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol), preferably post-2013 facelift.

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Performance

EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	Audi Q5	Peugeot 3008
Power	245 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	370 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,3 s Winner	8,9 s
Top speed	237 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	136,5 hp/t Winner	106,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	183 g/km	155 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,1 L/100km	6,8 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q5	Peugeot 3008
Boot	550 L Winner	512 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.550 L	1.604 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,82 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,66 m	4,37 m
Ground clearance	20,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	11,1 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.300 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q5	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal)	PF2
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45/50/55 TFSI e PHEV	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4
Transmission	7-speed S tronic	6-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 5
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q5

S tronic (DSG) mechatronics on early cars
AdBlue/SCR issues on 2.0 TDI diesels
Early MMI infotainment quirks

Peugeot 3008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

Pros

Audi Q5

55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid does ~50 km electric
3.0 TDI (50) has 286 hp and 620 Nm
Air suspension optional

Peugeot 3008

Raised driving position and good visibility
Roomy, flexible boot
HYbrid4 as an early AWD option

Cons

Audi Q5

55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid cuts boot space from 550 down to 465 litres
Pre-facelift MIB2 infotainment has no touchscreen

Peugeot 3008

Less SUV, more raised hatchback
Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Driving experience

Audi Q5

Refined, effortless and supremely polished. Steering is light and accurate rather than talkative, the ride is supple and isolating, and the Q5 settles into a calm, confident lope. quattro ultra shuffles torque seamlessly for all-weather security, though it favours safe, neutral grip over playful engagement. Adaptive suspension keeps it composed and hushed on rough roads. The 40/45 TFSI petrols are smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI pulls strongly and sips fuel, and the 55 TFSI e plug-in glides on electric power. The 7-speed S tronic is quick and smooth; the V6 8-speed tiptronic even more so. Overall a quiet, tech-rich SUV that puts long-distance comfort and easy confidence ahead of outright driver involvement.

Peugeot 3008

The T84 is the 3008 that put Peugeot into the crossover game, and it drives more like a tall hatch than an SUV. Built on the PF2 bones shared with the 308, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.