Peugeot 3008 vs Renault Captur
What's the difference?

Peugeot 3008

$40,990 - $64,990

2025 price

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Renault Captur

$15,500 - $23,950

2023 price

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Summary

2025 Peugeot 3008

2023 Renault Captur

By Emily Agar

By Byron Mathioudakis

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Turbo 4, 1.3L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

4.9L/100km (combined)

6.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

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

Appealing design
Premium cabin
Invigorating driving experience

Dislikes

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

Expensive
Fiddly gear selector
Requires 95 RON premium petrol

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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2023 Renault Captur Summary

One of Renault’s most successful models globally with over 1.5 million sales of the original, the Captur has nevertheless struggled in Australia since its 2015 launch.

Last year, it was Europe’s 11th bestseller outright, outselling stalwarts like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan. Only the Peugeot 2008 and VW T-Roc were more popular amongst SUVs. In contrast, only 533 found homes over here in 2011.

However, with the largely all-new second-generation Captur launched locally last year now gaining market traction with a 200 per cent-plus sales spike, the 123-year-old brand’s VW T-Cross rival may yet finally fly Down Under.

We take a look at the recently-released RS Line range-topper, to see just how well the Captur shapes up in urban Australia.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Peugeot 3008 2023 Renault Captur

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.

Verdict

There’s no denying the Captur RS Line is expensive.

But it’s also sophisticated, cultured, comfy, friendly and fun, possessing a quality and capability normally expected – but rarely delivered as roundly – in more premium-branded small SUVs. Seen in this light, the Renault’s value is relative.

Better still, if the price is just too rich for you, there are three cheaper grades offering equal promise. Which is why the charming Captur deserves to succeed in Australia.

$40,800 before on-road costs

Based on new car retail price

Peugeot 3008 vs Renault Captur What's the difference?

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Verdict

Peugeot 3008 vs Renault Captur
What's the difference?