Peugeot 3008 vs Renault Kadjar
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable 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 Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
136 hp
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140 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
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240 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,5 s
Winner
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9,6 s
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| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
93,8 hp/t
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100,0 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
520 L
Winner
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472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.480 L
Winner
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1.478 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,74 m
Winner
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2,65 m
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| Length |
4,54 m
|
4,45 m
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| Width |
1,90 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,64 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 3008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d 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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
Peugeot 3008
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
Peugeot 3008
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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