Peugeot 5008 vs smart #3
Verdict
These are both C-segment SUVs, but they solve different jobs. The Peugeot 5008 costs RM186,288 and gives you seven seats, a 952-litre boot and the longer body, so it is the family hauler here. The smart #3 at RM175,000 is RM11,288 cheaper, pure electric and much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds against 8.9 seconds. It also gets AEB and seven airbags. But the 5008 has a 205 km/h top speed, a 5-year warranty and petrol convenience with a 53-litre tank.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, a big 952-litre boot and the flexibility of a petrol SUV.
Pick the smart #3 if you want the cheaper, quicker EV and can live with five seats and 325 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Seats: Peugeot 5008 7; smart #3 5.
- Powertrain: Peugeot 5008 1.6-litre petrol with 165 hp; smart #3 single-motor electric with 268 hp.
- 0-100 km/h: Peugeot 5008 8.9 seconds; smart #3 5.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Peugeot 5008 952 litres; smart #3 370 litres.
- Warranty: Peugeot 5008 5 years; smart #3 4 years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 186,288 | RM 175,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 165 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 5.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 205 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 49.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 325 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 952 L✓ | 370 L |
| Fuel tank | 53 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 260 |
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.
5008
- Seven-seat cabin
- Huge 952-litre boot
- 5-year warranty
- Costs RM11,288 more
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h
- No AEB listed
#3
- Quicker 5.8-second 0-100 km/h
- RM11,288 cheaper
- AEB and seven airbags
- Five seats only
- Smaller 370-litre boot
- Shorter 4-year warranty
5008 vs #3 FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or smart #3 better?
The Peugeot 5008 is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats and 952 litres of boot space. The smart #3 is better for performance and EV running, with 268 hp and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The smart #3 is cheaper by RM11,288. It costs RM175,000, while the Peugeot 5008 costs RM186,288.
Which one is quicker?
The smart #3 is much quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 5.8 seconds versus 8.9 seconds for the Peugeot 5008. The Peugeot has the higher top speed, at 205 km/h against 180 km/h.