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.
The #3 Brabus (RM255,000) sits above every 3008 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
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
What the 3008 has over the #3
What the #3 has over the 3008
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The #3's wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the 3008: 591 litres against 370.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,730/mo✓ | RM1,785/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,684✓ | RM4,798 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,786 | RM1,340✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM13.93 | RM6.70✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM37,948 | RM31,988✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 2.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 25 min |
| 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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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.
How long does charging take?
The #3's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 2.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The 3008 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the #3 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The 3008 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the #3. #3: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty.