Kia EV5 vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?

Kia EV5

$43,999 - $76,590

2025 price

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Peugeot 3008

$40,990 - $64,990

2025 price

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Summary

2025 Kia EV5

2025 Peugeot 3008

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Electric range

400 km

4.9L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

18.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

64.20 kWh

Seating

Likes

Very comfortable and capable drive experience
Entry-level pricing on point
Strong warranty offering and $350 a year servicing

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

Dislikes

Artificially heavy steering
Noticeable wind noise at times
Uncomfortable cabin materials

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

2025 Kia EV5 Summary

Make no mistake, you are looking at the biggest challenge the all-conquering Tesla Model Y has ever faced in Australia.

It’s the Kia EV5, a mid-size, all-electric SUV the Korean brand thinks will be its best-selling EV by some margin.

Oh, and it’s cheaper than the Tesla, by more than a little bit.

So, is this the electric SUV that might finally put an end to Tesla’s winning run in Australia?

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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

2025 Kia EV5 2025 Peugeot 3008

Verdict

The size is right, the price is right and the drive is right – three things that make the Kia EV5 a pretty formidable foe, and the kind of vehicle that might finally be able to break through the wall of the temple of Tesla in Australia.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

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.

Kia EV5 vs Peugeot 3008 What's the difference?

Summary

Deep dive comparison

Verdict

Verdict

Kia EV5 vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?