Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot 3008

The Hyundai Kona starts from $33,700 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $19,290.

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 $37,070 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 3008 by roughly $2,420 in fuel alone.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Peugeot 3008, against 4 on the Hyundai Kona.

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

The Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-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 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Peugeot 3008. The Peugeot 3008 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Peugeot 3008 offers cloth.

The Hyundai Kona uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm 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 Hyundai Kona has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 107kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai Kona is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Kona 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 361L in the Hyundai Kona and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 159L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona and $1,397/year for the Peugeot 3008. That is a $484 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 3008.

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