Deepal S07 vs Peugeot 3008

The Deepal S07 starts from $53,900 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. That makes the Peugeot 3008 the more affordable entry point by $910.

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 $59,290 and $58,289 respectively.

The Deepal S07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Peugeot 3008, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Deepal S07 and Peugeot 3008 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 82% for the Peugeot 3008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 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 Deepal S07 and 6 in the Peugeot 3008. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Peugeot 3008 misses.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 3008 gets a 21-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 3008. The Peugeot 3008 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

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

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 208mm longer than the Peugeot 3008 at 4,542mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 75L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal S07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 3008). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.