Peugeot 3008 SUV - MPG, running costs & CO2
Like many modern SUVs, the Peugeot 3008 is almost as cheap to run as a family hatchback
The Peugeot 3008 takes full advantage of the latest manufacturing techniques, using strong yet light steel, aluminium and plastics. This means it can be fitted with relatively small engines that offer excellent economy, catering to the thousands of buyers who covet an SUV but don’t want high running costs.
Peugeot 3008 MPG & CO2
The smaller 128bhp 1.5-litre diesel officially returns up to 55.1mpg and emits 137-154g/km of CO2. The other diesel (a 2.0-litre) is only available with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and isn't available on the lower trim levels.
Going for the 2.0-litre diesel gets you more power, although running costs remain reasonable. The top-of-the-range 175bhp engine officially returns up to 47.3mpg and emits 162-178g/km of CO2. Whichever diesel you choose, then, fuel consumption will be more than palatable.
Despite traditional SUV trends, petrol power will be an economically viable option for many buyers, especially if most of your driving is done over short distances or in town, purely because you’ll pay less for an equivalent engine, but more for its fuel. The entry-level 128bhp 1.2-litre returns 47.2mpg and emits 146-168g/km, while the top-of-the-range 1.6-litre petrol manages 39.6mpg and emits 165-181g/km of CO2.
Choosing Peugeot’s six-speed automatic gearbox costs around £1,300 and sees economy drop by just a little bit. CO2 emissions rise fractionally if you go for the automatic.
Officially, the most economical model is the range-topping 3008 Hybrid4, which is a direct rival to the Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid, and is said to return up to 235.4mpg. It’s worth pointing out that you’ll struggle to achieve close to this figure unless you religiously charge up the battery and only use the car for short, urban trips. CO2 emissions are remarkably low at 30-41g/km, which will please company-car drivers. The less powerful front-wheel-drive hybrid model is capable of up to 222.3mpg with CO2 emissions of 29-39g/km.
If you have access to a 7kW home charger, the Hybrid4 will fully replenish the battery in around one hour 45 minutes. You’ll need to wait eight hours for the battery to get to full charge if you’re using a standard three-pin socket. A dedicated smartphone app lets you choose when to charge the car (so you can charge overnight on a cheaper tariff, for example) and set the air-conditioning before you get in.
Company car drivers should find the Benefit-In-Kind (BiK) tax rates attractive, especially for the hybrid models. Road tax for private buyers is £150 a year for all petrol and diesel models (£140 for the hybrids), but top models can cost over £40,000 and these will be subject to an extra £325 in tax until the car is six years old.
Insurance groups
The Peugeot 3008 sits in groups 11-24 for insurance. Most models are rated in group 18 and under though, with only the two 2.0-litre diesels punching above the group 20 mark. Premiums should therefore be very reasonable.
Warranty
Peugeot’s three year/60,000-mile warranty used to be about average for the industry, but with Hyundai, Toyota, Kia, Mercedes and BMW also offering better protection, we’d argue it’s time for Peugeot to up its game here.
Servicing
Peugeot’s fixed-price servicing packages make budgeting for maintenance easy, and policies start from around £14 month if you take out a three-year deal.
