Verdict
The smart #3 costs RM11,288 less, yet its 268 hp/343 Nm rear motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 5.8 seconds against the Peugeot 5008's 165 hp/240 Nm petrol engine and 8.9 seconds. It also brings a 49 kWh battery, 325 km range, 150 kW DC charging and autonomous braking. But the Peugeot answers a different Malaysian need: seven seats, 952 litres of boot space and a 2,840 mm wheelbase, versus five seats, 370 litres and 2,785 mm. Pick practicality over pace if children and luggage are regular passengers.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, 952 litres of boot space and a five-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty.
Pick the smart #3 if you want the faster 5.8-second EV with 325 km range, 150 kW DC charging and more active safety hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Power and torque: Peugeot 5008 165 hp and 240 Nm; smart #3 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Peugeot 5008 8.9 seconds; smart #3 5.8 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Peugeot 5008 seven seats and 952 litres; smart #3 five seats and 370 litres.
- Road tax: Peugeot 5008 RM120 per year; smart #3 RM260 per year.
- Driving range hardware: Peugeot 5008 53-litre petrol tank; smart #3 49 kWh battery with 325 km EV range.
5008
- Seven seats and 952 litres of boot space.
- Five-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Dual-zone climate control, rear blower control and three rows of power sockets.
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus the smart #3's 5.8 seconds.
- Six airbags and no autonomous braking or collision warning; the smart #3 has seven airbags, front and rear autonomous braking and collision warning.
#3
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 49 kWh battery, 325 km range, 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.
- Seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Five seats and 370 litres of boot space versus the Peugeot's seven seats and 952 litres.
- RM260 annual road tax versus RM120 for the Peugeot.
- Four-year vehicle warranty versus the Peugeot's five years, although the battery is covered for eight years/200,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM186,288 | 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 | 4,670 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,556 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,785 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 53 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 952 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on three middle row 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 Projectors | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full 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 | 33:33:33 Split-folding Middle Row with Tray Tables, Slidable and Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 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 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 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 5008 & #3 for sale
5008 vs #3 FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or smart #3 better?
The smart #3 is better for EV performance, charging and active safety, with 268 hp, 325 km range and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Peugeot 5008 is better for a larger family because it has seven seats and 952 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 5008 costs RM186,288 and the smart #3 costs RM175,000. The smart is RM11,288 cheaper.
Which one is better for carrying seven people?
The Peugeot 5008 is the only choice here for seven people, with three rows and seven three-point seat belts. The smart #3 has five seats and five three-point seat belts.
