Audi Q5 vs Peugeot 3008

Audi Q5

Audi’s mid-size 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 Q5

Pick the Q5 if you want a refined, roomy, comfortable mid-size SUV with quattro — a premium, comfort-focused choice.

Best engine: The mid-range 2.0 TDI diesel for the best balance of economy and torque — or the 2.0 TFSI petrol.

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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

EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol

	Audi Q5	Peugeot 3008
Power	245 hp Winner	136 hp
Torque	370 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,3 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	237 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	136,5 hp/t Winner	93,8 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	183 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,1 L/100km	5,4 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q5	Peugeot 3008
Boot	550 L Winner	520 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.550 L Winner	1.480 L
Wheelbase	2,82 m Winner	2,74 m
Length	4,66 m	4,54 m
Width	1,89 m	1,90 m
Height	1,66 m	1,64 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q5	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, shared with the A4/A5)	PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel · plug-in hybrid	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	7-speed S tronic (DSG)	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 Q5

S tronic (DSG) mechatronics are the best-known weak point
EA288 diesels: AdBlue/SCR needs attention with mainly short trips
Direct-injection petrols: carbon buildup with lots of 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 Q5

Spacious cabin and large 550-litre boot
Quiet, comfortable long-distance cruiser
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 Q5

No manual gearbox — S tronic (DSG) only
Options quickly push the price up

Peugeot 3008

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

Driving experience

Audi Q5

As a model line, the Q5 is a refined, comfortable mid-size SUV that feels secure and composed. The steering is light and accurate, the ride is calm, and the cabin stays quiet at speed. Quattro all-wheel drive gives reassuring, planted traction in all conditions. The 2.0 TDI is strong and frugal, the 2.0 TFSI smooth, and the plug-in hybrid glides silently. It prioritises comfort and refinement over sharp handling, so it feels effortless and confidence-inspiring on long journeys and around town.