CUPRA Terramar vs Peugeot 3008

The CUPRA Terramar starts from $53,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. That makes the Peugeot 3008 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,389 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 3008 by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

The CUPRA Terramar holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 3008. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the CUPRA Terramar and 82% for the Peugeot 3008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Terramar packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 3008.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the CUPRA Terramar and 6 in the Peugeot 3008. The CUPRA Terramar adds a 360-degree camera that the Peugeot 3008 misses.

The CUPRA Terramar features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 3008 gets a 21-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Terramar stands out with heated front seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 3008. The Peugeot 3008 counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Terramar gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Peugeot 3008 offers cloth.

The CUPRA Terramar uses a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol MHEV producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Peugeot 3008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The CUPRA Terramar has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Terramar is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Terramar measures 4,519mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 23mm shorter than the Peugeot 3008 at 4,542mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 3008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 508L in the CUPRA Terramar and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 12L advantage.

For towing, the CUPRA Terramar leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the CUPRA Terramar and $1,397/year for the Peugeot 3008. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 3008.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (CUPRA Terramar) vs $1,397 (Peugeot 3008). The Peugeot 3008 saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Terramar) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 3008). Both match on warranty length.