Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM9,588 cheaper Hyundai Tucson brings 178 hp and 264 Nm, against the Peugeot 3008’s 165 hp and 240 Nm, plus a 2,755 mm wheelbase and multi-link rear suspension. It is also 120 mm longer, though the Peugeot counters with a 591-litre boot, nine litres ahead of the Tucson. The 3008 earns its higher price with a panoramic roof, powered passenger seat, navigation and hands-free powered boot, but its 5-year/100,000 km warranty trails the Hyundai’s 8-year/160,000 km cover. Both are locally assembled 1.6-litre turbo petrol C-segment SUVs with six airbags and RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want more power and torque, a longer wheelbase, multi-link rear suspension and 8-year/160,000 km warranty cover for less money.
Pick the Peugeot 3008 if you value its panoramic roof, powered front passenger seat, navigation, hands-free powered boot and 591-litre luggage bay.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM159,800; Peugeot 3008 RM169,388.
- Output: Hyundai Tucson 178 hp and 264 Nm; Peugeot 3008 165 hp and 240 Nm.
- Rear suspension: Hyundai Tucson multi-link; Peugeot 3008 torsion beam.
- Dimensions: Hyundai Tucson 4,630 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase; Peugeot 3008 is 4,510 mm long with a 2,730 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Hyundai Tucson 582 litres; Peugeot 3008 591 litres.
- Warranty: Hyundai Tucson 8 years/160,000 km; Peugeot 3008 5 years/100,000 km.
Tucson
- 178 hp and 264 Nm from the 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Multi-link rear suspension and a 2,755 mm wheelbase.
- 8-year/160,000 km warranty; RM9,588 lower price.
- No lane-keeping assist, where the 3008 has steering correction.
- Manual front passenger seat versus the 3008's six-way powered passenger seat.
- No panoramic roof, navigation or hands-free boot operation.
3008
- Panoramic roof, navigation and hands-free powered boot.
- Eight-way powered driver and six-way powered passenger seats.
- 591-litre boot and lane-keeping steering correction.
- RM9,588 dearer despite 165 hp and 240 Nm, versus 178 hp and 264 Nm in the Tucson.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the Tucson's multi-link layout.
- 5-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than the Tucson's 8-year/160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM169,388 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 165 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 240 Nm at 1,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 89 mm | 77 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission | EAT6 |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,510 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,521 kg | 1,492 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 53 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres | 591 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental CrossContact LX2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 6-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 10" Touchscreen with Arkamys 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with hands-free function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charging Tray |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Tucson & 3008 for sale
Tucson vs 3008 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Peugeot 3008 better?
The Hyundai Tucson is the stronger all-round pick on these figures: it costs RM9,588 less, has 13 hp and 24 Nm more, multi-link rear suspension and longer warranty cover. Choose the Peugeot 3008 for its richer convenience kit and slightly larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 3008 costs RM169,388, which is RM9,588 more than the Hyundai Tucson at RM159,800. Both have RM120 annual road tax.
Which has the better warranty?
The Hyundai Tucson has the better warranty: eight years or 160,000 km, compared with five years or 100,000 km for the Peugeot 3008.
