Peugeot 2008 vs Mazda CX-3
What's the difference?

Peugeot 2008

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2024 price

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Mazda CX-3

$30,670 - $39,190

2026 price

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Summary

2024 Peugeot 2008

2026 Mazda CX-3

By Dom Tripolone

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency

6.5L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Good looks
Charming engine
Affordable servicing

Build quality
Strong driving dynamics
Design aging well

Dislikes

Stiff suspension
High price
Driver display hard to see

Lack of efficiency
Interior tech outdated
Could be cheaper?

2024 Peugeot 2008 Summary

Looks are subjective but Peugeot’s updated 2008 small SUV is good looking from every angle.

The update brings a raft of design tweaks and some tech upgrades, but mechanically there isn’t anything new.

It’s not a cheap car and its diminutive size might scare off some buyers who can cross-shop cheaper and more value focused alternatives from mainstream Japanese and Korean brands.

We are driving the range-topping 2008 GT variant to find out if it’s more than just a pretty face.

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2026 Mazda CX-3 Summary

Mazda has updated one of its most popular, but rather old models.

Yes, the Mazda CX-3 is still around after more than a decade since its reveal, and it remains almost at the tippy-top of Mazda’s local sales charts.

With the brand having shifted 8221 CX-3s in the first half of 2025, it seems the light updates and modest price rise haven’t scared away any potential customers.

We’ve grabbed a CX-3 Evolve, the second-up of four available variants, to see if the popular light SUV still stacks up, or if you’re better off taking your money elsewhere.

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

The Peugeot 2008 is a handsome and accomplished little SUV that’s fun to drive and has a cabin that feels a little bit special.

In reality the 2008 is too expensive and isn’t as practical as most of the mainstream compact SUVs.

This is the car you buy with your heart, not with your head.

Verdict

‘You get what you pay for’ comes to mind with the CX-3, which is interesting given it’s neither the newest nor most feature-packed SUV in its class.

The ageing light SUV does however offer one of the best-put-together experiences in a car of this size and its engine is powerful for the class. Build quality feels well above par and there aren’t any annoying inclusions that are becoming more common in new cars.

There aren’t many downsides unless you were hoping for a big screen and the ability to play around with software functions, but at this end of the new car spectrum, a car that drives this well and remains stylish a decade on should be applauded.

Put aside its relative (but forgivable) lack of efficiency and somewhat smaller boot than rivals, and the CX-3 nails everything it needs to.

Peugeot 2008 vs Mazda CX-3 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Peugeot 2008 vs Mazda CX-3
What's the difference?