Peugeot 3008 and Toyota C-HR are the only SUV finalists for European Car of the Year 2017. We therefore have to face them and measure them. With the figures, what it is better?

Alfa Romeo Giulia, Citroen C3, Mercedes E Class, Nissan Micra, Volvo S90 / V0 … and, yes, our two protagonists today: 3008 Peugeot and Toyota C-HR. It is the name of the 7 finalists this year the Car of The Year, the most prestigious automotive award in Europe, They competing in these two SUVs as sole representatives Today fashion segment and most demanded in the market. And the trend had prize: Finally, the Peugeot 3008 has managed to take the title, becoming the first SUV in history to do so.

We had outstanding therefore face 3008 and Toyota CH-R, no longer in a duel and complete car range, but on specific versions. So together, we measure and analyze what is best from the point of view of the data. On one hand, the Toyota CH-R, an exclusively hybrid SUV, a system composed of a gasoline engine of 1.8 liters and 92 CV to an electric motor of 53 kW (72 hp approximate power) to yield adds, In total, 122 hp; another, the Peugeot 3008, which it has a full range of diesel and gasoline engines, but in today turn to the latest generation of 3-cylinder petrol vehicles: 130 hp 1.2 PureTech. What start the duel!

Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech vs Toyota C-HR: performance

And we started with Measurements of our Technical Center in performance. Dynamically, point out first that, in terms of behavior, we are certainly facing two SUV that stand out for their good setting and very remarkable comfort. In this sense, it is true that in terms of strict agility, a Seat Ateca or Ford Kuga show a direct and immediate response, but both Toyota C-HR and boast a 3008 Peugeot tactfully driving and a very good balance between softness, comfort and precision.

He Toyota C-HR is developed under the same platform Prius, It is very light to be a hybrid, very pleasant to use and improved at all levels, only conditioned by the normal operation of automatic electronic drive, high-performance but with a response response somewhat slow acceleration and stretching over-long regime. Convince … as well of course a Peugeot 3008 which is always perceived very refined road. With a design that draws much attention, not particularly light (even weighs 2 kg more than C-HR-and that no extra batteries nor electric motor), but always gives a great performance today and can boast to be the only SUV of its kind, next to the Seat Ateca, with petrol engine only 3 cylinders.

Valuing and data, there is no doubt: in performance, unmitigated victory for this Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech. And victory in everyone, absolutely everyone, paragraphs. Mechanical combination of 130 hp with 6-speed manual transmission is much faster than the hybrid automatic transmission: up more than 2 seconds accelerations, and even faster too clearly overtaking. Slightly less babbling too, especially in acceleration, and with a stronger braking, there is no doubt that dynamically is one step above a C-HR more focused on pure and efficiency. First point for Peugeot.

BENEFITS	Toyota C-HR	Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech
Acel. 0-100 km / h	11.66 s	9.43 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	33.37 s	30.98 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	8.56 s	8.06 s
Loudness 100 km / h	65.7 dB	65.9 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	69.1 dB	68.1 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	73.3 m	70.4 m
Weight scale	1,488 kg	1,490 kg

Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech vs Toyota C-HR: consumption

But we talk about consumption now… and here the hybrid Toyota C-HR should take advantage. And what if it does. Turn the tables and another example of that today, the hybrid is a great solution for city mobility. He good electrical operation of the C-HR, even for short kilometers, it is a great advantage and percentage of use in town, more outdo their rivals with unique combustion engine. Nothing less than 4.5 l / 100 km in city consumes less about the Peugeot 3008: less than half.

Incredible, as well as the almost two liters of consumption also reduces road. Total, 4.33 L / 100 km average for the C-RH compared to 7.26 l / 100 km 3-cylinder Peugeot 3008. Much difference shows that gasoline engines, even with small displacement and number of cylinders, can not now compete alone with hybrid variants. That itself is also fair to say that if you like the Peugeot 3008 and want low consumption, you should not neglect your version and Diesel 120 hp 1.6 BlueHDi in this case the average is reduced to 5.8 l / 100 km. Still far from the C-HR, but without such a huge difference. Toyota spot for evening departure.

CONSUMPTION	Toyota C-HR	Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech
Consumption city	3.44 l / 100 km	7.95 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	4.92 l / 100 km	6.80 l / 100 km
average consumption	4.33 l / 100 km	7.26 l / 100 km

Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech vs Toyota C-HR: space

Slightly longer and starting the 3008 (4.45 meters length to 4.36 meters from the C-HR), And their conditions are battery and electric motor, Peugeot here leads back to his ground game. Yes, because in addition Toyota also has conditioned much the sporty design of the C-HR, obviously spectacular, but also with some counterpart.

Metro in hand because the Peugeot 3008 is a larger and roomier SUV. Special takes advantage as to the internal width and the trunk, since in legroom is maximum and equal technical draw. In capacity itself will feel it clearly those extra 80 liters, allowing you certainly travel more filed. The fall coupe C-HR, so spectacular, something changed his condition rear headroom. Second point and advantage for the Peugeot 3008.

SPACE	Toyota C-HR	Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech
front width	138 cm	145 cm
rear width	132 cm	142 cm
front height	90-96 cm	87-95 cm
rear height	90 cm	92 cm
Legroom	72 cm	73 cm
Trunk	420 liters	500 liters

Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech vs Toyota C-HR: final price

We conclude this valuing duel prices, where there is not much difference if we consider the showdown 3008 1.2 PureTech and C-HR Hybrid. The first three finishes (Active, Allure and GT-Line) and the second in three others as well (Active, Dynamic Plus and Advance), the two come well equipped.

He 3008 can offer optional automatic 6-speed change EAT6, always adding 1.800 euros price. Thus, in practice, the difference from one to another can not reach or 1,000 euros. Everything will depend to analyze well what is priority and what care equipment. But global and trying these two versions, despite its higher consumption we are left with the Peugeot 3008 130 hp 1.2 PureTech: It is a very fast version, the car goes really well on the road and more spacious.

DISCOUNTED RATES (MARCH 017)

Toyota C-HR (between 24,750 and 29,000 euros)

Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech (between 23,700 and 28,100 euros)

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