Peugeot 3008 T84 vs Skoda Karoq MK1
Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
Skoda Karoq
MK1 · 2017 – 2026
The Karoq (MK1), on the MQB-A1 platform.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.
Skoda Karoq
Pick the MK1 for a roomy, practical and comfortable family SUV with a sweet 1.5 TSI or strong 2.0 TDI.
Performance
1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol
| Peugeot 3008 | Skoda Karoq | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
155 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
240 Nm
|
250 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,9 s
|
8,9 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
106,9 hp/t
|
111,9 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
155 g/km
|
130 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 3008 | Skoda Karoq | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
512 L
Winner
|
479 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.604 L
|
1.605 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,64 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,37 m
|
4,38 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
18,3 cm
|
| Turning circle |
11,1 m
Winner
|
11,3 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.300 kg
|
2.000 kg
Winner
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 3008 | Skoda Karoq | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 | MQB-A1 (shared with the VW Tiguan) |
| 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 | 1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI · 2.0 TDI diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| 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
- 1.5 TSI: kangarooing on early cars
- DSG: jerkiness at low speed
- 2.0 TDI: DPF/AdBlue and timing belt
Pros
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
- Roomy boot and variable rear seats
- Comfortable and practical
- Strong 2.0 TDI
Cons
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
- Sparse base equipment
- Interior with hard plastics
- Not focused on sharp dynamics
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.
Skoda Karoq
Composed and secure for a compact SUV of its era, with light steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels, and body roll is present yet managed. Diesels deliver strong low-end torque for motorway use. It prioritises comfort and practicality over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
