Subaru Forester vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?

Subaru Forester

$43,490 - $55,990

2026 price

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Peugeot 3008

$40,990 - $64,990

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Subaru Forester

2025 Peugeot 3008

By Marcus Craft

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

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Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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4.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Nice interior
Refined on-road
Suitably capable off-road

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

Dislikes

Sluggish acceleration
Needs all-terrain tyres
Intrusive driver alert system

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

2026 Subaru Forester Summary

The sixth-generation of Subaru’s Forester has landed and while the new hybrid versions constitute the biggest news of this batch, the petrol-only variants should not be ignored.

The five-seat mid-size SUV has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder 'boxer' engine, Subaru’s well-regarded 'symmetrical all-wheel drive' system and some new changes inside and out.

So, does the top-spec Touring offer the best value-for-money in the petrol Forester line-up?

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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Deep dive comparison

2026 Subaru Forester 2025 Peugeot 3008

Verdict

The MY26 Subaru Forester packs plenty of punch in terms of standard features, a roomy and functional interior and overall driveability. Sure, it’s not the most exciting vehicle to drive on- or off-road but to get stuck on that is to miss the point entirely. This is a decent all-rounder with a solid background and an AWD system that long ago set the gold standard for vehicles of this type.

In a tough mid-size SUV market segment aimed more at those intent on driving through car parks rather than adventuring through national parks, the Forester offers greater versatility than most and should not be ignored.

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.

Subaru Forester vs Peugeot 3008 What's the difference?

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Subaru Forester vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?