Comparison: Turning circle Peugeot 3008 vs. competitors 2025

Diving into the historical data, the first-generation 3008, spanning from 2009 to 2013, had a turning circle of 11.00 meters, which stayed constant even after the first facelift from 2013 to 2016. Then, in a bid for precision and agility, Peugeot tightened things up with the second generation that ran from 2016 to 2020, reducing the turning circle to a tidy 10.70 meters. This continued into the first facelift of the second generation from 2021 to 2023. Finally, the latest third-generation, which commenced in 2024, takes it a notch further with a 10.60-meter turning radius. Over the years, the Peugeot 3008 has truly evolved to deliver better agility and swiftness, optimizing every inch of its turning capability.

Now, where does the mighty 3008 stand within the Peugeot family? When we look at its siblings like the Peugeot 5008, which has a turning circle of 11.20 meters, and the Peugeot 508 Limousine at 10.80 meters, it's clear the 3008 holds its own quite emphatically. It's outmaneuvered by the smaller Peugeot e-2008, 2008, e-208, and 208, all at 10.40 meters, yet isn't shabby when compared to the Peugeot 308 and e-308 which measure up at 10.50 meters. The 3008, in most configurations, offers a respectable balance of size and nimbleness, making it more maneuverable than some of its larger brethren like the Peugeot Boxer Kombi and Expert, both of which have larger turning radii above 10.80 meters.

When pitted against the fierce rivals in the SUV market, how does the 3008 fare? Well, compared to a gargantuan Tesla Model Y, which languishes with a turning circle of 12.10 meters, or the even more cumbersome BMW iX at 12.80 meters, the 3008 is deft and dexterous. The Hyundai Kona and SsangYong XLV have similar turning circles of 10.60 meters, putting them on even footing with the 3008. Notably, the Mazda MX-30 at 11.40 meters and the Aiways U6 at 11.20 meters showcase how the 3008 can outmaneuver many in its class. And then you have the Nissan Juke clocking a very similar 10.70 meters, making it neck-and-neck with the Peugeot 3008. However, when facing the ultra-compact Dacia Spring with an extraordinary 9.50 meters turning circle, one has to tip the hat. While not the absolute champion, the Peugeot 3008 certainly proves itself as a competitive, well-rounded performer in a bustling market segment.