Peugeot 3008 T84 vs Renault Koleos KOL
Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
Renault Koleos
KOL · 2016 – 2026
The Koleos (KOL), a mid-size 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 Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Performance
1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
155 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
240 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,9 s
Winner
|
11,8 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
Winner
|
194 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
106,9 hp/t
Winner
|
92,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
155 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
512 L
Winner
|
458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.604 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,37 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
11,1 m
Winner
|
11,4 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.300 kg
|
2.000 kg
Winner
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | ⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029 |
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
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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 Koleos
A relaxed family cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Comfortable and composed for a mid-size SUV, with a soft ride that prioritises long-distance refinement. Steering is light and accurate enough for the size but lacks strong feedback. Body control is adequate, though some examples feel soft over larger bumps. Diesels provide strong low-end torque for motorway use and overtaking. X-Tronic CVT automatics are smooth once under way but can feel sluggish or noisy under hard acceleration. AWD versions add traction in poor conditions but increase weight.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
