Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson
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The Peugeot 3008 and Hyundai Tucson are two of the UK's most popular family SUVs. We compare the Mk3 (2024–) 3008 and the Mk4 (2020–) Tucson on price, size, boot space, performance, safety and running costs, plus how reliable each has been across 271,101 real MOT tests.
The short answer
Pick the Peugeot 3008 for more performance, or the Hyundai Tucson for the lower price, the bigger boot and the better MOT record.
- The Hyundai Tucson is the cheapest to buy new: from £30,985, £4,030 less than the Peugeot 3008.
- The Hyundai Tucson has the biggest boot: 620 litres, 32 more than the Peugeot 3008.
- Euro NCAP safety: Peugeot 3008 4 stars (2025), Hyundai Tucson 5 stars (2021). Ratings from different years aren't directly comparable, as the tests get tougher.
- The Hyundai Tucson has the better MOT record. Like for like on age and mileage, the Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT about 24% more often.
- Running costs are close: the petrol versions cost within £18 a year of each other to fuel 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.
- Watch the brakes on a Hyundai Tucson: it fails on them 1.7 times as often as the average car.
| Figure | Peugeot 3008Mk3 (2024–), 5-door SUV | Hyundai TucsonMk4 (2020–), 5-door SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price and practicality | ||
| Price newUK list prices, across the range | £35,015 to £45,615October 2026 price list | £30,985 to £46,305June 2026 price list (best) |
| Body | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| BootSeats up / folded | 588 litres / 1,663 | 620 litres / 1,799 (best) |
| Length | 4,542mm | 4,535mm |
| WidthWithout mirrors | 1,895mm | 1,865mm |
| Height | 1,641mm | 1,650mm |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145–325 PS (best) | 150–288 PS |
| 0–62mph | 6.0–10.2 sec (best) | 7.5–9.5 sec |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP ratingTests get tougher each year | ★★★★★ (2025) | ★★★★★ (2021) |
| Economy and emissions | ||
| Fuel types | Electric, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid |
| Official economyVersions of this generation | 44.6–44.7 mpg | 40.4–49.6 mpg |
| CO2 | 18–143 g/km | 22–158 g/km |
| Electric range | 258–440 miles | – |
| Running costs at 7,500 miles a year | ||
| Petrol or hybrid171.8p a litre, today's UK average | £1,310 (44.7 mpg) | £1,328 (44.1 mpg) |
| Electric, charged at home26.3p per kWh standard tariff | £548 (4 mi/kWh) | – |
| Cheapest version to fuelWhichever fuel costs least | £548 (electric) | £1,328 (petrol) |
| 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 | 84Well below average | 104Above average (best) |
| Failed MOT first time (ages 3–20) | 29.3% | 18.2% (best) |
| Failed at 3 years old | 11.3% (best) | 13.3% |
| Failed at 5 years old | 17.6% | 15.4% (best) |
| Failed at 10 years old | 43.4% | – |
| Most common MOT fault | Tread depth (3.8% of tests) | Brake pads (3.2% of tests) |
| Fails more than average on | Seat belts and airbags (2.2×), Body and structure (1.9×) | Brakes (1.7×) |
| MOT tests analysed | 136,652 | 134,449 |
| About the cars | ||
| Type | Family SUV | Family SUV |
| Owners' average miles a year | 8,600 | 8,500 |
| On sale | 2024 on | 2020 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 Peugeot 3008 or the Hyundai Tucson more reliable?
The Hyundai Tucson. Like for like on age and mileage, the Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT about 24% more often (reliability scores 104 and 84, where 100 is average). 18.2% of Hyundai Tucsons and 29.3% of Peugeot 3008s failed first time in 2024.
›Which is bigger, the Peugeot 3008 or the Hyundai Tucson?
They're almost the same length (4,542mm and 4,535mm). The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot: 620 litres against 588.
›Which is cheaper to buy, the Peugeot 3008 or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson: new prices start at £30,985, £4,030 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 Peugeot 3008 or the Hyundai Tucson?
Comparing petrol versions, fuel costs are within £18 a year of each other at 7,500 miles, using typical official economy and current UK average fuel prices.
›Which is safer, the Peugeot 3008 or the Hyundai Tucson?
Euro NCAP gave the Peugeot 3008 4 stars (2025) and the Hyundai Tucson 5 stars (2021). Euro NCAP makes its tests tougher every few years, so ratings from different years aren't directly comparable.
›Should I buy the Peugeot 3008 or the Hyundai Tucson?
Pick the Peugeot 3008 for more performance, or the Hyundai Tucson for the lower price, the bigger boot and the better MOT record. 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.