BYD Sealion 8 vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?

BYD Sealion 8

$56,990 - $70,990

2026 price

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Peugeot 3008

$42,490 - $64,990

2025 price

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Summary

2026 BYD Sealion 8

2025 Peugeot 3008

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 1.5L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.0L/100km (combined)

4.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Value
Efficiency
Performance

Smartly dressed with a premium cabin
Pleasant on-road manners
Luxury features hit the right notes

Dislikes

No physical spare tyre
Underwhelming drive experience
Clunky media system

Cramped rear seating
Expensive compared to rivals
Some tech is a learning curve

2026 BYD Sealion 8 Summary

As the flagship variant, the BYD Sealion 8 Premium all-wheel drive makes a big first impression as it arrives with seven seats, a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a features list that reads like a wish list.

It’s also stepping into a competitive space, lining up against the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV and Mazda CX-80 P50e Azami - all promising similar blends of efficiency, space and value for Australian families.

The Sealion 8 Premium looks like a strong contender on paper … but does that translate to the real world?

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2025 Peugeot 3008 Summary

Peugeot has dropped its traditional petrol and PHEV options for a new mild-hybrid system in the next-generation 3008.

We’re testing the flagship GT Premium Hybrid, which brings fresh styling, upgraded tech and a premium cabin into one of the most competitive SUV segments, but is it enough to stand out?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 BYD Sealion 8 2025 Peugeot 3008

Verdict

There’s no denying the value the BYD Sealion 8 Premium offers as it packs a lot in for the price. Its efficiency and inoffensive looks add up to a good package and reflect what it does well. That said, the underwhelming driving experience and clunky media system are noticeable. Whether they're deal breakers is up to you.

Verdict

The new Peugeot 3008 GT Premium Hybrid might not be the most spacious SUV for passengers, but it makes up for it with ample boot space and a standout design. It’s fresh-faced, interesting and packed with comfort features that elevate the everyday driving experience.

Is it expensive? Absolutely. But it also delivers a genuinely premium cabin that many rivals can’t match, along with refined on-road manners and efficiency that make it a pleasure to drive.

It doesn’t hit every note perfectly but there’s definitely a melody here worth listening to.

BYD Sealion 8 vs Peugeot 3008 What's the difference?

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BYD Sealion 8 vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?