Hyundai Santa Fe vs Peugeot 3008

The Hyundai Santa Fe starts from $53,000 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. That makes the Peugeot 3008 the more affordable entry point by $10.

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 $58,300 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 3008 by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Peugeot 3008 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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

The Hyundai Santa Fe features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 3008 gets a 21-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Santa Fe stands out with Apple CarPlay 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 Hyundai Santa Fe lines up producing 141kW and 232Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

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

The Hyundai Santa Fe has the clear power advantage at 141kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Santa Fe measures 4,830mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 288mm longer than the Peugeot 3008 at 4,542mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Santa Fe generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 625L in the Hyundai Santa Fe and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Hyundai Santa Fe a 105L advantage. The Hyundai Santa Fe seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Hyundai Santa Fe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Hyundai Santa Fe and $1,682/year for the Peugeot 3008. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 3008.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Hyundai Santa Fe) vs $1,682 (Peugeot 3008). The Peugeot 3008 saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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