Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs Peugeot 3008 2024
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Peugeot 3008) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 165 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 3008. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 0.9 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 22.90 $ | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 6110 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 3008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 3008 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Peugeot 3008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.64 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 25 cm shorter than the Peugeot 3008, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
977 litres | 1480 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 3008 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 3008 (by 503 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 3008, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`420 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`544 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 476 kg | 515 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 26 600 | |
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