Peugeot 3008 Engine and Performance Review

Ask any 3008 owner which engine they have and you'll get a wide range of answers. Over the second-generation car's life (2016-2023) Peugeot sold everything from a 1.2-litre three-cylinder to a 300 hp four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid. This guide focuses on the petrol, diesel and mild-hybrid engines most buyers chose. The plug-ins have their own guide: Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrid engine review.

Second-Generation 3008 (2016-2023): Official Engine Data

The 3008 and 5008 share an owner's handbook. These are the 3008 figures from the English Peugeot 3008/5008 owner's handbook:

The THP engines are older 1.6 turbo petrols found in some markets.

Choosing an Engine

PureTech 130: the default petrol

Most petrol 3008s have this turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder. It's adequate rather than quick in a car of this size, and it feels best on the EAT8 automatic. Notice the towing figures, though: the manual is rated for 1,400 kg braked, against 1,150 kg for the automatic. If you tow, that difference matters.

BlueHDi 130: the diesel workhorse

The 1.5-litre diesel produces 130 hp and 300 Nm, so it feels stronger than the petrol at low revs, especially with a full load. It's the most economical choice for regular motorway driving and can tow 1,300 kg. Expect to top up the AdBlue occasionally. Short trips aren't ideal for any modern diesel, because the particulate filter needs regular longer runs to clean itself.

PureTech 180: the quick one

The 1.6-litre PureTech 180 with the EAT8 is the fastest non-hybrid 3008 and the best petrol for towing, at 1,500 kg braked. It wasn't sold in every market.

Hybrid 136: the late-model mild hybrid

Late in the second-generation car's life, a 48-volt Hybrid 136 became available. It combines a 100 kW PureTech 136 with a 21 kW electric motor built into a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, plus a small 0.9 kWh battery. It doesn't need plugging in. It cuts fuel use in town and makes pulling away smoother.

The Third-Generation 3008 (2024 on)

The all-new 3008, a fastback-style SUV with a large curved screen, has a very different line-up. The 01/2024 edition of the 3008 handbook lists:

There's no diesel in the new 3008. The handbook also lists a PureTech 180 EAT6 petrol for certain markets. Electric versions can tow, but the limit depends on version and equipment, so check your car's own handbook and the weights on its identification plate.

Which 3008 Should You Buy?

• Used, mostly motorway miles: a second-generation BlueHDi 130 EAT8
• Used, mostly town driving, no charging: PureTech 130 EAT8, or a Hybrid 136 if your budget allows
• Towing a caravan: the PureTech 180 or the PureTech 130 manual have the highest braked limits
• Low running costs with home charging: see our 3008 plug-in hybrid guide

Whatever you choose, keep to the service schedule and learn the dashboard warnings with our 3008 red warning lights and orange warning lights guides. For the rest of the car, read our Peugeot 3008 review.