Grow small SUVs and even the Peugeot 2008 and now leads the overall category. Are they more interesting than the compact SUV? We measure with his brother, the Peugeot 3008. What makes up?

And April changed the trend. Yes, we knew the small SUV category It was clear progression, and announcing for the next new months Seat Arona, Kona Hyundai, Kia Stonic, VW T-Roc … Even we saw these derivatives utility also they improved in the charts. However, what has not been seen so far was that even some of his proposals were to lead global sales of SUV. And much unless one were able to get what nobody has: beat in a month the almighty Nissan Qashqai. That’s what it has achieved the Peugeot 2008.

Having seen, we wonder. ¿What are the differences between a small SUV and one compact? It can be more interesting today an SUV utility one medium size? We compare and measure today the leading Peugeot 2008 and Peugeot 3008 compact to try to position them: performance, consumption, space, price… Keep reading. In the coming days we will offer more duels between categories to draw general conclusions.

Peugeot 2008 1.6 3008 1.6 BlueHDi vs BlueHDi

We started with this fratricidal duel between Peugeot 2008 and Peugeot 3008. Both of course with the BlueHDi same engine 1.6 120 hp and front wheel drive, are they closer than it might seem? Touch measure and compare, but obviously needs to be done before two paragraphs: on road, 3008 car always feels, with higher quality clearly perceived and better ride comfort. almost 30 cm more in length (Measuring 4.45 meters by 4.16, 2008), and 14 cm over battle, it is a more robust SUV, although the 2008 in its segment also stands out for its remarkable comfort and pleasure of use. In behavior, the segments are differentiated itself.

As well as inside environment. Art, design Peugeot 3008 It is shocking, much attention in front of a good 2008 more sober. But let’s take the metro, ¿there is so much real difference space? In this case, yes. Almost 10 cm internal width are key to travel, as a height allowing go at ease or trunk with 120 liters of capacity. Differences segment also justified … to compensate yields.

And is that obviously the same turbodiesel not spreads like a car weighing 230 kg less that other. And here the smallest Peugeot 2008 takes advantage remarkable…. in consumption. Yes, because it excels in more than 1 l / 100 km rival in both city and highway driving, making it more efficient. However, surprised us more benefits, where Peugeot 3008 is able to offer the same acceleration figures and overtaking the 2008 issue of better motor skills developments … and some more hp engine has given our dyno.

It only remains to see prices and even equipment. While in 2008 the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp as more powerful version comes only associated with higher Allure and GT Line versions, the 3008 also offers Active. So, equating both cars at equal strength, the difference is 6,100 euros in favor, of course, the smaller Peugeot 2008. A lot of money, as you see mostly will compensate you if you need a spacious family car … where the 2008 is something right to travel. Then you have all our data to see the differences.

Measurements: Peugeot 2008 vs 3008

MEASUREMENTS	Peugeot 2008 1.6 BlueHDI / 120	Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDI / 120
Acel. 0-100 km / h	10.13 s	10.12 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	32,19 s	32.03 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	8.43 s	8.36 s
Loudness 120 km / h	69.7 dB	68.3 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	82.8 m	70.2 m
Weight scale	1,293 kg	1,532 kg
Consumption city / highway	4.9 / 4.4 l / 100 km	6.3 / 5.4 l / 100 km
average consumption	4.61 l / 100 km	5.76 l / 100 km
rear width	133 cm	142 cm
rear height	89 cm	92 cm
Legroom	70 cm	73 cm
Trunk	380 liters	500 liters
DISCOUNTED RATES (MAYO 2017)	Between 21,350 and 22,350 euros	Between 25,200 and 29,600 euros

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