Citroen C5 vs Peugeot 3008
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Citroen C5

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2020 price

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Peugeot 3008

$42,490 - $64,990

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Summary

2020 Citroen C5

2025 Peugeot 3008

By Tom White

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

7.9L/100km (combined)

4.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Superior comfort
Standard spec and safety
Massive boot

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

Dislikes

A bit slow
No AWD option
Expensive service pricing

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

2020 Citroen C5 Summary

What’s a point of difference you look for in the oversaturated SUV market? Is it price? Warranty? Features? How about comfort?

There are a lot of mid-size SUVs in Australia. Most of them like to trade on their features or value or, more than ever, sportiness.

You can see it in the huge wheels, aggressive body kits, stiff suspension. The list goes on. But not for the Citroen C5 Aircross.

The most recent offering from the storied French automaker is all about one thing. Comfort.

My question is why is comfort in SUV-land such a niche concept? And how does this quirky orange Citroen get it so right? Read on to find out.

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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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2020 Citroen C5 2025 Peugeot 3008

Verdict

The C5 Aircross might seem like a niche European 'alternative' SUV, but I wish it wasn’t. The more mainstream players could learn a lot from how brilliantly this Citroen is packaged.

It is truly class leading in terms of passenger comfort and even luggage space, even shipping with great multimedia and safety in this base Feel grade.

Unless you really need to be towing, performance (or in this case, lack thereof) should be low on your SUV priority list anyway.

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.

Citroen C5 vs Peugeot 3008 What's the difference?

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Citroen C5 vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?