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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

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
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 mile16.4p13.5p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the 3008 compare?

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.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.2 PureTech 1301.5 BlueHDi 1301.6 Hybrid 225 PHEV

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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