Peugeot 3008 vs Renault Arkana
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.
VS
Renault Arkana
Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 3008
Pick the 3008 for a stylish, comfortable and roomy compact SUV with a wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Arkana
Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.
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Performance
1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
136 hp
|
140 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
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260 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,5 s
Winner
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9,8 s
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| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
93,8 hp/t
|
105,3 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
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132 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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5,8 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
520 L
Winner
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480 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.480 L
|
1.500 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,74 m
Winner
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2,72 m
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| Length |
4,54 m
|
4,57 m
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| Width |
1,90 m
|
1,82 m
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| Height |
1,64 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) | CMF-B |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008 | 1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 3008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
Renault Arkana
- Infotainment: freezes and lag
- Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
Peugeot 3008
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)
Renault Arkana
- Striking coupé design
- Roomy boot (480–513 L)
- Efficient E-Tech hybrid available
Cons
Peugeot 3008
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
Renault Arkana
- Sloping roof limits rear headroom
- No diesel offered
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Peugeot 3008
38 for sale · from € 4.900
Renault Arkana
13 for sale · from € 11.390
Renault Arkana S line · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 15.890
Falcomotive
Falcomotive
Renault Arkana plug-in hybrid · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 17.490
Garage Sadi-Car
Garage Sadi-Car
Renault Arkana 1.3 TCe · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 17.999
Cool Vincent srl
Cool Vincent srl
Renault Arkana plug-in hybrid · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 21.499
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