Peugeot 3008 vs Volkswagen T-Cross

Peugeot 3008

Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.

Volkswagen T-Cross

Volkswagen’s compact urban 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…

Volkswagen T-Cross

Pick the T-Cross for an agile urban SUV with a high seat, clever interior packaging and low running costs.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (115 hp).

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Performance

1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen T-Cross
Power	136 hp Winner	115 hp
Torque	230 Nm Winner	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,5 s Winner	10,0 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	193 km/h
Power-to-weight	93,8 hp/t	96,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	115 g/km Winner	120 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,4 L/100km	5,3 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen T-Cross
Boot	520 L Winner	455 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.480 L Winner	1.281 L
Wheelbase	2,74 m Winner	2,55 m
Length	4,54 m	4,14 m
Width	1,90 m	1,76 m
Height	1,64 m	1,57 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen T-Cross
Platform	PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64)	MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo)
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	EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6	5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64)	Euro 6d (all engines)
LEZ access	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

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

Volkswagen T-Cross

DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
Infotainment glitches on early cars

Pros

Peugeot 3008

Attractive i-Cockpit interior
Roomy boot and practical SUV
Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)

Volkswagen T-Cross

High seating position and good visibility
Flexible sliding rear bench
Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2

Cons

Peugeot 3008

Small steering wheel can hide the dials
Early infotainment software can be glitchy

Volkswagen T-Cross

Rear bench tight for three adults
Pre-facelift interior plainer

Driving experience

Peugeot 3008

The P64 is the 3008 that moved to a dedicated electric-first platform, and it drives with a calm, planted feel. Built on the STLA Medium bones shared with the 5008 III, it carries its battery low, so the body stays stable through corners and the ride shrugs off broken tarmac. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the car settles into an easy rhythm. The 1.2 Hybrid is eager, the e-3008 delivers instant, near-silent torque, and the e-DCS7 automatic shifts smoothly. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.

Volkswagen T-Cross

Light, easy and built for town driving. The T-Cross steers quickly and lightly, rides acceptably, and is easy to park and place in traffic. It is front-wheel drive only, which suits its city role. The 1.0 TSI is the sensible choice — smooth and economical — the 1.5 TSI adds useful pace, and the DSG is smooth once moving. Body control is fine for a small crossover. It prioritises space, visibility and ease of use over any driving involvement.