Peugeot 3008 vs Subaru Outback

The Peugeot 3008 starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Outback opens at $48,990. That makes the Subaru Outback the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

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 $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 3008 by roughly $3,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Peugeot 3008 and Subaru Outback hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Peugeot 3008 and 88% for the Subaru Outback.

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 6 in the Peugeot 3008 and 9 in the Subaru Outback.

The Peugeot 3008 features a 21-inch touchscreen, while the Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 3008 stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback counters with panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Subaru Outback has the clear power advantage at 137kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Outback is 0.3s 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, 328mm shorter than the Subaru Outback at 4,870mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Outback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Peugeot 3008 and 975L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Subaru Outback a 455L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Outback 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 $1,682/year for the Peugeot 3008 and $2,451/year for the Subaru Outback. That is a $769 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 3008.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Peugeot 3008) vs $2,451 (Subaru Outback). The Peugeot 3008 saves you roughly $769 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 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Outback). Both match on warranty length.