Peugeot 3008 T84 vs Renault Kadjar KAD
Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
Renault Kadjar
KAD · 2015 – 2022
The Kadjar (KAD), a compact SUV on the CMF-CD platform.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Performance
1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
155 hp
Winner
|
140 hp
|
| Torque |
240 Nm
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,9 s
Winner
|
9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
106,9 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
155 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
512 L
Winner
|
472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.604 L
Winner
|
1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,65 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,37 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
11,1 m
|
10,9 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.300 kg
|
1.500 kg
Winner
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual · EDC7 |
| 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
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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 Kadjar
A relaxed long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, ride quality is generally compliant on smaller wheels and becomes firmer on 19-inch alloys, and body control is adequate. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the diesels are refined and strong for motorway use. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder, especially on early cars and in town. AWD versions add a modest amount of traction in slippery conditions.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
