Skoda Enyaq Coupe vs Peugeot E-3008: svelte electric SUVs fight for glory

Peugeot[1] is experiencing a bit of a renaissance at the moment. At its peak in the eighties and nineties it churned out plenty of class leaders, but the company declined in the noughties when its cars fell short of rivals. It turned a corner in the late 2010s, though, morphing into a brand that today troubles the premium marques for design and quality.

Advertisement – Article continues below Its latest model is more significant than most, too. The last 3008 announced the brand’s return to form louder than any other, with a premium cabin, a fine drive and plenty of space.

It was so good that it was named best mid-size SUV[2] in our 2017 New Car Awards[3]. So expectations are high for its replacement, and this time, the 3008[4] comes with a choice of internal-combustion, plug-in hybrid or fully-electric powertrain options. To see if the electric E-3008[5] has pushed things even further, we’ve lined it up against one of the best family EVs on sale, the Skoda Enyaq[6], which we’re testing in Coupe form to match the rakish newcomer.

Peugeot E-3008Skoda Enyaq CoupePrice:GBP49,650GBP46,440Powertrain:1x e-motor, 207bhp1x e-motor, 282bhp0-62mph:8.8 seconds6.7 secondsEfficiency:3.9 miles/kWh3.8 miles/kWhOfficial range:326 miles353 milesCharging:160kW135kW

Peugeot E-3008

We’re testing the Peugeot E-3008[7] in top-spec GT trim, which starts from GBP49,650.

With the extras added to this test car, its total cost is GBP51,700.

Tech highlights

The new 3008 is an important launch for Peugeot, but it’s just as significant for parent company Stellantis. That’s because it’s the first car to arrive on the market that uses the group’s latest STLA architecture. This GBP25.7 billion platform will be available in four sizes – Small, Medium (as used by the 3008), Large and Frame – and will be adopted by a wide range of brands and models.

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References

1. ^ Peugeot (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
2. ^ best mid-size SUV (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
3. ^ New Car Awards (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
4. ^ 3008 (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
5. ^ E-3008 (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
6. ^ Skoda Enyaq (www.autoexpress.co.uk)
7. ^ Peugeot E-3008 (www.autoexpress.co.uk)