Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Peugeot 3008

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $58,289 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 3008 by roughly $3,135 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Peugeot 3008 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 1 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and 6 in the Peugeot 3008.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 3008 gets a 21-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on 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.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport lines up producing 133kW and 430Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 3008 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport measures 4,785mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 243mm longer than the Peugeot 3008 at 4,542mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 389L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and $1,682/year for the Peugeot 3008. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 3008.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport) vs $1,682 (Peugeot 3008). The Peugeot 3008 saves you roughly $627 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 3008). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.