Skoda Octavia vs Peugeot 3008

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Skoda Octavia
Skoda Octavia

$39,590 - $59,990

2026 price

Peugeot 3008
Peugeot 3008

$42,490 - $64,990

2025 price

Summary

2026 Skoda Octavia
2025 Peugeot 3008
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 1.5L

Turbo 3, 1.2L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
5.5L/100km (combined)

4.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Some lag in initial acceleration
  • Space-saver spare
  • Mild-hybrid adds little

  • Cramped rear seating
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Some tech is a learning curve
2026 Skoda Octavia Summary

Once a solid mainstay on our roads, wagons have fallen out of favour somewhat as a result of the ever-growing popularity of SUVs and utes.

But is a wagon actually a better and more family-friendly daily driver than a bigger, taller SUV or ute? Perhaps.

And throw a mild-hybrid system into the mix and it could be an even more appealing purchase.

Skoda’s Octavia has built a strong following in Australia and now comes its new mild hybrid grade, available as a wagon or liftback.

So, what’s the Skoda Octavia Select mHEV wagon like as a daily driver for families?

Read on.

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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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