Peugeot 3008, 308 and 308 SW: Better … SUV, compact or family?

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Peugeot 3008, 308 and 308 SW: Better … SUV, compact or family?

The Peugeot 3008 has entered strongly in the compact SUV segment, but … is today better alternative than a 308 or 308 SW? We analyze them with the same version 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp.

The compact SUV (And only compact, regardless of small or oversized) and today represent the second market segment Top sellers in our country. In November They enrolled nearly 21,000 units, beating utilities (19,558) and approaching and much more historically traditional compact cars sold (21,625 units). We do not know how far a phenomenon that seems unstoppable arrive today, but there is no doubt that every day become part of the option of buying more and more customers. We just have to see the interest that today raises any items related to the latest Ateca Seat, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Qashqai … and, as well, the brand new Peugeot 3008.

Today we focus on the Finally compact SUV in landing, the new Peugeot 3008, to ask if it offers better SUV attributes like … well clear of an aesthetic that certainly seems to hook the buyer today. To check this, nothing better than measure their skills against two models also Peugeot, one Compact and other relative, with which floorpan (the new one PSA group EMP2) Y powertrains. Here we analyze all the star engine: the Diesel 120 hp 1.6 BlueHDI. And all with 6-speed manual transmission.

Before entering assess the different measurements taken by our Technical Center, We will position each. While all three use the same base, its dimensions are quite different. while the New Peugeot 3008 measures 4.45 meters long and 1.62 meters high, Peugeot 308 remains at 4.25 meters and 1.46 meters respectively. Meanwhile, the variant Peugeot 308 SW family stretches its length up to 4.59 meters and maintains its height at 1.47 meters. Being the last to arrive, regardless of the data we will see, yes we appreciate also further refinement as a product in the Peugeot 3008. Features more production quality and evolved and modern interior design. The driving position, for example, so controversial in the 308, is slightly corrected in 3008 seems better adapted to all types of drivers. Now, what do the data say?

3008 vs 308 vs Peugeot 308 SW: performance

No doubt about it: Peugeot 3008 has surprised us. Compared to its rivals SUV arrives today very well positioned in the chapter on performance, skills that can be confirmed also compared to 308 and 308 SW. The greater volume of body SUV It translates into nothing less than 187 kg more weight than the 308 Y 130 kg more than the 308 SW. With this constraint, it should be clearly penalized paragraph of benefits. However it does not suffer too much. Acceleration measurements is, in the worst case, just half a second slower … figure that in this type of vehicle does not seem significant. And because of their exchange developments, It is almost as fast as their brethren in range overtaking. In addition, the new Peugeot 3008 has pleasantly surprised us with its greater isolation tread (easily seen in records sound) and a Capacity braking has even surpassed 308 and 308 SW. Perhaps his biggest tires (Michelin Primacy 3 in some measure 225/55 R18, compared with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 that equipped the 308 and 308 SW measure 225/45 R17) Can contribute something … but we do not think much. Given all values, the Peugeot 3008 can be more interesting in terms of comfort / rolling / performance is concerned. Obviously, if you value only agility, the 3008 penalizes here mostly volume slightly, although its response is more than convincing.

BENEFITS	PEUGEOT BLUEHDI 3008 1.6 / 120	BLUEHDI PEUGEOT 308 1.6 / 120	PEUGEOT 308 SW 1.6 BLUEHDI / 120
Real power bank	122.8 hp at 3,740 rpm	122.4 hp at 3,660 rpm	122.9 to 3440 rpm
Par actual maximum bench	32.7 mkg at 1,845 rpm	32.9 mkg at 1,740 rpm	32.9 mkg at 1,750 rpm
Acel. 0-100 km / h	10.12 s	9.78 s	9.68 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	32.03 s	31.60 s	31.44 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	8.36 s	8,30 s	8.28 s
Loudness 100 km / h	64.7 dB	64.9 dB	68.8 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	68.3 dB	70.5 dB	71.5 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	70.2 m	73.0 m	76.4 m
Weight scale	1,532 kg	1,345 kg	1,402 kg

3008 vs 308 vs Peugeot 308 SW: consumption

Where, in turn, yes You pay more for the most weight the new Peugeot 3008 is in consumption, although it may not at levels that do remove it as an alternative. In the worst case in our usual test of actual consumption city and highway, spends 0.7 l / 100 km. However, their 5.76 l / 100 km from Mean total They can not be considered much less a bad thing: it is also very well positioned against its rivals SUV. But here the winner is obviously the Peugeot 308, the lightest and small. Barely reaches 5 l / 100 km average of actual consumption, excellent data.

CONSUMPTION	PEUGEOT BLUEHDI 3008 1.6 / 120	BLUEHDI PEUGEOT 308 1.6 / 120	PEUGEOT 308 SW 1.6 BLUEHDI / 120
Consumption city	6.28 l / 100 km	5.54 l / 100 km	5.86 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	5.42 l / 100 km	4.70 l / 100 km	4.82 l / 100 km
average consumption	5.76 l / 100 km	5.04 l / 100 km	5.23 l / 100 km

3008 vs 308 vs Peugeot 308 SW: space

we entered value and space, one of the sections where the SUV sales take today is so far intended to saloons or MPVs. And here we must distinguish several considerations between 3008 and Peugeot 308 and 308 SW. Clearly, most clear body 3008 takes advantage in width, a very important value especially if we take 5 squares. In this sense, its 6 additional centimeters are vital. Nevertheless, the 3008 does not take advantage or greater real legroom, even in height, a value that is supposed traditionally the best SUV. Another thing is that its highest position behind the wheel more like the average buyer today. And finally, If we talk about boot, here 308 SW takes advantage of his familiar body: 25 to more than 3008 somewhat shorter liters, and 110 liters more than the compact 308 pays its smaller overall. The fight here would in any case very close between 3008 and 308 SW, with each victory according to the measurement that considers each priority.

SPACE	PEUGEOT 3008	PEUGEOT 308	PEUGEOT 308 SW
front width	145 cm	139 cm	139 cm
rear width	142 cm	136 cm	136 cm
front height	87-95 cm	91-95 cm	92-96 cm
rear height	92 cm	90 cm	92 cm
Legroom	76 cm	76 cm	78 cm
Trunk	500 liters	415 liters	525 liters

3008 vs 308 vs Peugeot 308 SW: its official price

So far, data has shown us what was best in either field. But there comes the Time to see prices, final factor that can make more than one client rethink your purchase. And here, we must recognize that Peugeot 3008 is significantly more expensive. Boot going to see a starting price of 3,750 euros more expensive than the 308 SW and 4,650 euros more expensive than the 308. But the finishes do not match. While The 3008 is available in Active, Allure and GT Lin linesand, the 308 and 308 SW are offered in Style and Allure. These two cases, perfectly comparable, speak of a difference of about 1,000 euros in favor of the 308 SW regarding your body. So if we match finishes Allure (the only completing 3) we are still more differences: 5,200 euros more expensive than the 308 3008, Y 4,200 compared to 308 SW. Too much difference? It seems so, although we must also consider the 3008 as we have said is a more evolved and more final quality product. To give us an idea, is an average difference between just over 3,000 euros we see a Renault Megane to Renault Kadjar … and no less than 7,400 euros we found between a compact Volkswagen Golf and SUV Volkswagen Tiguan, a equal version. Now, you decide which one to.

DISCOUNTED RATES (December 2016)

PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 BLUEHDI / 120 (from 24,950 to 30,950 €)

PEUGEOT 308 1.6 BLUEHDI / 120 (from 20,300 to 22,000 €)

PEUGEOT 308 SW 1.6 BLUEHDI / 120 (from 21,200 to 23,300 €)