Peugeot 3008 T84 vs Renault Captur MK2
Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
Renault Captur
MK2 · 2019 – 2026
The second Captur (MK2), on the CMF-B platform with E-Tech hybrids.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.
Renault Captur
Pick the MK2 for the roomier, modern Captur with E-Tech hybrids and the flexible rear bench.
Performance
1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
155 hp
Winner
|
100 hp
|
| Torque |
240 Nm
Winner
|
160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,9 s
Winner
|
13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
106,9 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
155 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
512 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.604 L
Winner
|
1.500 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,64 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,37 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
11,1 m
|
10,9 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.300 kg
Winner
|
1.100 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 | CMF-B |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4 | 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 Blue dCi · E-Tech 140/145 · E-Tech PHEV 158 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
- Electrical gremlins and infotainment freezes
- 1.5 Blue dCi: DPF and AdBlue on short trips
Pros
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
- Bigger boot than the MK1
- Modern E-Tech hybrids available
- Keeps the clever sliding rear bench
Cons
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
- PHEV pricier and heavier
- Infotainment can be slow
Driving experience
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.
Renault Captur
Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is firmer than the first-generation Captur, reducing roll in corners while staying acceptable on normal roads, though the ride can feel firm on larger wheels. The 1.0 TCe and 1.3 TCe feel responsive for daily use; the E-Tech hybrid adds strong low-speed electric assistance and smooth transitions once warm. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, and the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but can hesitate at low speeds. Overall a competent, easy compact crossover rather than a driver's car.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
