Peugeot 3008 vs GWM Haval H7

The Peugeot 3008 starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H7 opens at $46,990. That makes the GWM Haval H7 the more affordable entry point by $6,000.

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 $51,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 3008 by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

The GWM Haval H7 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 3008. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Peugeot 3008 and 89% for the GWM Haval H7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Haval H7 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 6 in the Peugeot 3008 and 7 in the GWM Haval H7. The GWM Haval H7 adds a 360-degree camera that the Peugeot 3008 misses.

The Peugeot 3008 features a 21-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval H7 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and heated front seats that the Peugeot 3008 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 3008 gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Haval H7 offers synthetic leather.

The Peugeot 3008 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 530Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 3008 measures 4,542mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 163mm shorter than the GWM Haval H7 at 4,705mm (2,810mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Peugeot 3008 and 483L in the GWM Haval H7, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 37L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Peugeot 3008 and $1,625/year for the GWM Haval H7. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 3008.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Peugeot 3008) vs $1,625 (GWM Haval H7). The Peugeot 3008 saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 3008) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.