Ford Kuga vs Peugeot 3008
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The Ford Kuga and Peugeot 3008 are two of the UK's most popular family SUVs. We compare the Mk3 (2019–) Kuga and the Mk3 (2024–) 3008 on price, size, boot space, performance, safety and running costs, plus how reliable each has been across 418,920 real MOT tests.
The short answer
Pick the Ford Kuga for the lower price, the better MOT record and lower fuel costs, or the Peugeot 3008 for the bigger boot and more performance.
- The Ford Kuga is the cheapest to buy new: from £33,335, £1,680 less than the Peugeot 3008.
- The Peugeot 3008 has the biggest boot: 588 litres, 176 more than the Ford Kuga.
- Euro NCAP safety: Ford Kuga 5 stars (2019), Peugeot 3008 4 stars (2025). Ratings from different years aren't directly comparable, as the tests get tougher.
- The Ford Kuga has the better MOT record. Like for like on age and mileage, the Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT about 38% more often.
- The Ford Kuga is the cheapest to fuel: comparing petrol versions, about £190 a year less than the Peugeot 3008 at 7,500 miles a year.
- Watch the seat belts and airbags on a Peugeot 3008: it fails on them 2.2 times as often as the average car.
| Figure | Ford KugaMk3 (2019–), 5-door SUV | Peugeot 3008Mk3 (2024–), 5-door SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price and practicality | ||
| Price newUK list prices, across the range | £33,335 to £44,330September 2026 price list (best) | £35,015 to £45,615October 2026 price list |
| Body | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| BootSeats up / folded | 412 litres / 1,534 | 588 litres / 1,663 (best) |
| Length | 4,604mm | 4,542mm |
| WidthWithout mirrors | 1,882mm | 1,895mm |
| Height | 1,679mm | 1,641mm |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150–243 PS | 145–325 PS (best) |
| 0–62mph | 7.3–9.5 sec | 6.0–10.2 sec (best) |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP ratingTests get tougher each year | ★★★★★ (2019) | ★★★★★ (2025) |
| Economy and emissions | ||
| Fuel types | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | Electric, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid |
| Official economyVersions of this generation | 37.2–60.1 mpg | 44.6–44.7 mpg |
| CO2 | 21–198 g/km | 18–143 g/km |
| Electric range | – | 258–440 miles |
| Running costs at 7,500 miles a year | ||
| Petrol or hybrid171.5p a litre, today's UK average | £1,118 (52.3 mpg) (best) | £1,308 (44.7 mpg) |
| Diesel198.4p a litre | £1,364 (49.6 mpg) | – |
| Electric, charged at home26.3p per kWh standard tariff | – | £548 (4 mi/kWh) |
| Cheapest version to fuelWhichever fuel costs least | £1,118 (petrol) | £548 (electric) |
| Car tax a yearCars registered from April 2017 | £200£640 in years 2–6 for versions listed over £40,000 | £200£640 in years 2–6 for versions listed over £40,000 |
| Reliability from real MOT tests | ||
| Reliability score | 116Well above average (best) | 84Well below average |
| Failed MOT first time (ages 3–20) | 20.8% (best) | 29.3% |
| Failed at 3 years old | 9.6% (best) | 11.3% |
| Failed at 5 years old | 15.3% (best) | 17.6% |
| Failed at 10 years old | 27.2% (best) | 43.4% |
| Most common MOT fault | Brake pads (2.9% of tests) | Tread depth (3.8% of tests) |
| Fails more than average on | Nothing stands out | Seat belts and airbags (2.2×), Body and structure (1.9×) |
| MOT tests analysed | 282,268 | 136,652 |
| About the cars | ||
| Type | Family SUV | Family SUV |
| Owners' average miles a year | 8,600 | 8,600 |
| On sale | 2019 on | 2024 on |
Green marks the better figure where the difference is more than 3%. Reliability figures cover every version of each model tested in the year. Running costs use the typical official economy of recent versions (WLTP where available); real-world economy is usually a little worse for every car.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Kuga or the Peugeot 3008 more reliable?
The Ford Kuga. Like for like on age and mileage, the Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT about 38% more often (reliability scores 116 and 84, where 100 is average). 20.8% of Ford Kugas and 29.3% of Peugeot 3008s failed first time in 2024.
›Which is bigger, the Ford Kuga or the Peugeot 3008?
The Ford Kuga is 62mm longer (4,604mm against 4,542mm). The Peugeot 3008 has the bigger boot: 588 litres against 412.
›Which is cheaper to buy, the Ford Kuga or the Peugeot 3008?
The Ford Kuga: new prices start at £33,335, £1,680 less than the Peugeot 3008 (from £35,015). These are manufacturer list prices; dealers and brokers often sell for less.
›Which is cheaper to run, the Ford Kuga or the Peugeot 3008?
Comparing petrol versions, the Ford Kuga costs about £190 a year less to fuel at 7,500 miles (£1,118 against £1,308), using typical official economy and current UK average fuel prices.
›Which is safer, the Ford Kuga or the Peugeot 3008?
Euro NCAP gave the Ford Kuga 5 stars (2019) and the Peugeot 3008 4 stars (2025). Euro NCAP makes its tests tougher every few years, so ratings from different years aren't directly comparable.
›Should I buy the Ford Kuga or the Peugeot 3008?
Pick the Ford Kuga for the lower price, the better MOT record and lower fuel costs, or the Peugeot 3008 for the bigger boot and more performance. The comparison above sets out price, space, performance, safety, running costs and reliability side by side.
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed on each model's page); DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024 (Open Government Licence v3.0); Vehicle Certification Agency car fuel data, © Crown copyright, VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy; fuel prices from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited under each picture.