Peugeot 3008 vs Volkswagen Taigo

Peugeot 3008

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

Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.

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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 Taigo

Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).

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Performance

1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen Taigo
Power	136 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	230 Nm Winner	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,5 s Winner	10,5 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	191 km/h
Power-to-weight	93,8 hp/t Winner	93,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	115 g/km Winner	123 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,4 L/100km	5,4 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen Taigo
Boot	520 L Winner	440 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.480 L Winner	1.222 L
Wheelbase	2,74 m Winner	2,57 m
Length	4,54 m	4,27 m
Width	1,90 m	1,76 m
Height	1,64 m	1,49 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 3008	Volkswagen Taigo
Platform	PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64)	MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross)
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 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric	Petrol
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 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 Taigo

DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Plastic water pump/thermostat module

Pros

Peugeot 3008

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

Volkswagen Taigo

Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Compact and agile in town

Cons

Peugeot 3008

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

Volkswagen Taigo

Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
No all-wheel drive available

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 Taigo

Light, easy and aimed squarely at town driving. The Taigo steers quickly and lightly, rides acceptably, and slips through city streets with little effort. The sloping roofline looks good but trims rear headroom, and it is front-wheel drive only. The 1.0 TSI is the sensible choice — smooth and economical — the 1.5 TSI adds useful pace, and the DSG is smooth. It is a style-led small crossover that prioritises looks and ease of use over outright practicality or driving involvement.