Peugeot 3008 T84 vs Volkswagen T-Roc A11

Peugeot 3008

T84 · 2009 – 2016

The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.

Volkswagen T-Roc

A11 · 2017 – 2025

The first-generation T-Roc (A11), on the MQB A1 platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Peugeot 3008

Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol), preferably post-2013 facelift.

Read the full guide

Pick this one if…

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pick the T-Roc for a bold crossover look with an elevated seat and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI (150 hp) — the sweet spot.

Read the full guide

Performance

1.6 THP 155 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen T-Roc
Power	155 hp Winner	150 hp
Torque	240 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,9 s	8,5 s Winner
Top speed	200 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	106,9 hp/t	118,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	155 g/km	128 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen T-Roc
Boot	512 L Winner	445 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.604 L Winner	1.290 L
Wheelbase	2,61 m Winner	2,59 m
Length	4,37 m	4,23 m
Ground clearance	—	16,1 cm
Turning circle	11,1 m	10,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.300 kg	1.800 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform	PF2	MQB A1 (transverse)
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	EA211 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA888 2.0 TSI (R) · EA288 1.6/2.0 TDI
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

Peugeot 3008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

Volkswagen T-Roc

Electronic parking-brake and software recalls (pre-facelift)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Cabriolet: roof mechanism/water ingress at high mileage

Pros

Peugeot 3008

Raised driving position and good visibility
Roomy, flexible boot
HYbrid4 as an early AWD option

Volkswagen T-Roc

Customisable design with optional contrasting roof
Facelift (2022) brought modernised lights and interior
Strong driver-assistance suite (IQ.DRIVE)

Cons

Peugeot 3008

Less SUV, more raised hatchback
Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pre-facelift interior (2017–2021) looks simpler
Cabriolet: smaller boot and higher weight

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.

Volkswagen T-Roc

Easy, comfortable and a little more involving than most crossovers. The T-Roc steers accurately with decent weighting, rides well enough, and handles tidily for a car of its height, with the 2.0 TSI R version adding genuine pace. Front-drive is the default; 4MOTION adds traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 TSI is the sensible pick — smooth and efficient — the 2.0 TDI is the distance choice, and the 1.0 TSI is adequate for town work. The DSG is smooth; the manual is light. It is a well-rounded compact crossover that feels closer to a Golf than its tall body suggests.