Peugeot 3008 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Peugeot's stylish mid-size family SUV. Distinctive interior, comfortable ride, and highly economical diesel engine choices.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
48 MPG
Real-world diesel
53L
Tank capacity
£72.50
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Peugeot 3008 achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 48 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 53-litre tank completely costs approximately £72.50 (petrol) or £75.31 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
48
Real-world MPG
Diesel
56.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 | £673 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 | £996 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 | £1346 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 | £2019 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 | £2692 |
| Full tank (53L) | £72.50 | £75.31 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p | 13.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your 3008
The 3008 has a bulky profile; drive smoothly and avoid sudden accelerations to optimize MPG.
Use Eco mode to smooth out shift patterns in the automatic EAT8 gearbox.
Check tyre pressures regularly; under-inflation on this family SUV drags down mileage.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Peugeot 3008 achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 42 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.71
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Peugeot 3008?
The Peugeot 3008 achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 48 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Peugeot 3008?
The Peugeot 3008 has a fuel tank of 53 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £72.50. Diesel costs approximately £75.31 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Peugeot 3008?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Peugeot 3008 costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Peugeot 3008?
In a Peugeot 3008 doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 42-litre fill nets approximately £3.71 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Peugeot 3008 cost per mile in fuel?
The Peugeot 3008 costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Peugeot 3008?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Peugeot 3008 is 44.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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