Verdict
The RM11,288 gap puts the Peugeot 5008 at RM186,288 and the smart #3 at RM175,000. For a Malaysian family, the Peugeot’s seven seats, 952-litre boot and 2,840-mm wheelbase are decisive practical advantages over the smart’s five seats, 370 litres and 2,785 mm. The smart answers with much stronger performance: 268 hp, 343 Nm and 5.8 seconds to 100 km/h versus 165 hp, 240 Nm and 8.9 seconds. Its 49-kWh battery is rated for 325 km, but its RM260 annual road tax is RM140 higher than the Peugeot’s RM120.
5008
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, a 952-litre boot and a lower RM120 annual road tax.
#3
Pick the smart #3 if five seats are enough and you want 268 hp EV performance, 325 km range and 150-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 5008 RM186,288; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Seating and boot space: Peugeot 5008 has 7 seats and 952 litres; smart #3 has 5 seats and 370 litres.
- Performance: Peugeot 5008 produces 165 hp and 240 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; smart #3 delivers 268 hp and 343 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
- Size: Peugeot 5008 is 4,670 mm long with a 2,840-mm wheelbase; smart #3 is 4,400 mm long with a 2,785-mm wheelbase.
- Running hardware: Peugeot 5008 uses a 1.6-litre petrol engine rated at 7 L/100 km; smart #3 has a 49-kWh battery, 325-km range, 22-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging.
- Driver assistance: Peugeot 5008 has passive cruise control and a reverse camera; smart #3 has adaptive cruise control, front and rear autonomous braking, auto…
5008
- Seven seats and a 952-litre boot.
- Longer 2,840-mm wheelbase and 4,670-mm body.
- Five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty and RM120 annual road tax.
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the smart #3’s 5.8 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, adaptive cruise control or auto parking.
- Six parking sensors front and rear, but only a reversing camera rather than a 360-degree view.
#3
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 49-kWh battery with 325-km range, 22-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, front and rear autonomous braking, auto parking and 360-degree camera.
- Only five seats and a 370-litre boot, against seven seats and 952 litres in the Peugeot.
- RM260 annual road tax is RM140 more than the Peugeot’s.
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Peugeot’s five-year cover, despite unlimited mileage.
| 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 | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
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5008 vs #3 FAQ
Is the Peugeot 5008 or smart #3 better?
The Peugeot 5008 is better for larger families because it has seven seats and a 952-litre boot. The smart #3 is better for performance and EV use, with 268 hp, 325 km of range and 150-kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 5008 costs RM11,288 more than the smart #3.
Which is quicker, the Peugeot 5008 or smart #3?
The smart #3 is markedly quicker, completing 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds versus 8.9 seconds for the Peugeot 5008. It also produces 268 hp and 343 Nm, against 165 hp and 240 Nm.