Hyundai Kona Electric vs Peugeot 3008

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $54,000 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. That makes the Peugeot 3008 the more affordable entry point by $1,010.

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 $59,400 and $58,289 respectively.

The Hyundai Kona Electric 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 Hyundai Kona Electric and Peugeot 3008 hold a 4-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric and 82% for the Peugeot 3008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Peugeot 3008 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 6 in the Peugeot 3008.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Peugeot 3008. The Peugeot 3008 counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Kona Electric uses a Electric producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 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 Peugeot 3008 has the clear power advantage at 107kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai Kona Electric is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 192mm 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 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 113L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona Electric leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 100kg 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 3008). Both match on warranty length.