Verdict
At RM169,388, the Peugeot 3008 costs RM5,612 less than the RM175,000 smart #3, and its 591-litre boot is 221 litres larger. That matters for family luggage. The #3 answers with 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, against 165 hp, 240 Nm and 8.9 seconds for the Peugeot. Its 49-kWh battery delivers 325 km of range and accepts 150-kW DC charging. The Peugeot keeps annual road tax to RM120 versus RM260, but the smart has front and rear autonomous braking and seven airbags.
Pick the Peugeot 3008 if you need the 591-litre boot, lower RM120 annual road tax and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the smart #3 if you want 268 hp electric performance, 325 km of EV range and front-and-rear autonomous braking.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 3008 RM169,388; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Performance: Peugeot 3008 makes 165 hp and 240 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; smart #3 makes 268 hp and 343 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
- Luggage space: Peugeot 3008 has a 591-litre boot; smart #3 has a 370-litre boot.
- Road tax: Peugeot 3008 costs RM120 per year; smart #3 costs RM260 per year.
- Wheelbase: Peugeot 3008 measures 2,730 mm; smart #3 measures 2,785 mm.
- Safety: Peugeot 3008 has six airbags and no autonomous braking system listed; smart #3 has seven airbags plus front and rear autonomous braking.
3008
- 591-litre boot, 221 litres larger than the smart #3's
- RM120 annual road tax
- Five-year manufacturer warranty
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the smart #3's 5.8 seconds
- Six airbags versus seven, with no front or rear autonomous braking listed
- No EV range, DC charging or 3.3-kW V2L function
#3
- 268 hp, 343 Nm motor and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 49-kWh battery, 325 km range and 150-kW DC charging
- Seven airbags, front-and-rear autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
- 370-litre boot is 221 litres smaller than the Peugeot 3008's
- RM260 annual road tax is RM140 higher
- Single-zone automatic climate control versus the Peugeot's dual-zone system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,388✓ | RM175,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 165 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 85.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 325 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,510 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,628 mm | 1,556 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,785 mm |
| Weight | 1,492 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 53 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres✓ | 370 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX2 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED with Sequential Indicators | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 6-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Sunshade for Glass Roof |
| Audio | 10" Touchscreen with Arkamys 6 Speakers | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with hands-free function | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 3008 & #3 for sale
3008 vs #3 FAQ
Is the Peugeot 3008 or smart #3 better?
The smart #3 is better for rapid electric performance, charging and active safety, with 268 hp, 325 km range and front-and-rear autonomous braking. The Peugeot 3008 is the stronger practical choice if its 591-litre boot and lower RM120 road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The smart #3 costs RM5,612 more than the Peugeot 3008.
Which has the bigger boot, Peugeot 3008 or smart #3?
The Peugeot 3008 has the bigger boot at 591 litres, compared with 370 litres in the smart #3. That is a 221-litre advantage for the Peugeot.
