Holden Captiva vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?

Holden Captiva

$4,900 - $18,000

2017 price

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Peugeot 3008

$40,990 - $64,990

2025 price

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Summary

2017 Holden Captiva

2025 Peugeot 3008

By Peter Anderson

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.2L/100km (combined)

4.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

It's cheap
It's big
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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

Dislikes

It's old
It's a bit noisy
Lacks the finesse of the competition

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

2017 Holden Captiva Summary

Holden wasn't the first manufacturer to find itself bereft of a big SUV when the fuse was lit by BMW and Mercedes as the last millennium came to a close. Ford responded with the Territory while Holden jacked-up a V8 Commodore and slapped the Adventra badge on it. Sadly, it didn't work, and so the Captiva was the next best option, procured from what was then called Daewoo.

As a result of that that little blip on the economic radar, the GFC, and an on-going re-organisation of General Motors, the Korean-built Captiva has lasted rather longer than anyone expected.

It first launched with two bodystyles, but is now down to one, the bigger and more practical seven seat body shell.

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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

2017 Holden Captiva 2025 Peugeot 3008

Verdict

The Captiva is very, very long in the tooth and is heading towards retirement some time in the next twelve months. Before then, it's a lot of car for the money, particularly the seven seat LS. It's not fast, flash or futuristic but it will do the job and with all of the early problems sorted, will probably do it for quite some time.

The Captiva's low scores are mostly to do with the car just being old and feeling it, with dodgier plastics, slightly undercooked ride and handling and a lack of engine and safety tech. It doesn't mean it's a terrible car, because it isn't and Holden papers up the cracks with a low starting price and good after-sales.

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.

Holden Captiva vs Peugeot 3008 What's the difference?

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Holden Captiva vs Peugeot 3008
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