Peugeot 3008 vs Vauxhall Mokka
A side-by-side comparison of the used Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Mokka — price, real monthly finance, running costs and MOT reliability, all from live UK stock.
Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.
Peugeot 3008 or Vauxhall Mokka — which should I buy?
The Vauxhall Mokka starts cheaper (Peugeot 3008 from £6,500, Vauxhall Mokka from £4,980), with illustrative finance from £141/mo and £132/mo respectively. On MOT reliability they score 89% and 75% first-time passes. The full spec, running-cost and deal breakdown is below.
- 3008 from
- £6,500
- Mokka from
- £4,980
- In stock
- 9 vs 5
| From live stock | Peugeot 3008 9 in stock · from £6,500 | ★ Best value overall Vauxhall Mokka 5 in stock · from £4,980 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in stock | £6,500 | £4,980★ lowest |
| Median price | £10,255 | £8,209★ lower |
| From (per month)Illustrative, from live stock | £141/mo (HP, 60 months, 11.4% APR) | £132/mo (HP, 60 months, 21.9% APR)★ lower |
| Road tax (VED)Typical car in stock | £200/yr | £200/yr |
| Median mileage | 58,968 mi | 34,115 mi★ lower |
| Median year | 2019★ newer | 2015 |
| Median CO₂ | 112 g/km★ cleaner | 139 g/km |
| Typical power | 128 bhp | 134 bhp★ more |
| Most common fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Most common gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| MOT first-time passDVSA history | 89%★ more reliable | 75% |
| Great/good deals in stockMotoring Today price rating | 3 / 9 | 3 / 5★ more |
| View all 9 3008 → | View all 5 Mokka → |
Motoring Today score
Our 0–100 vehicle-intelligence score: reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates, the rest from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Higher is better — the stronger side is highlighted.
| Score | Peugeot 3008 | Vauxhall Mokka |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71/100 | 74/100 |
| Reliability | 59 | 64 |
| Running costs | 82 | 76 |
| Family & practicality | 85 | 81 |
| Insurance | 58 | 77 |
A guide, not a guarantee — based on the sample of stock and MOT/spec records we hold for each model.
Specs, side by side
Manufacturer specifications across the Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Mokka trim range. The stronger figure is highlighted where there's a clear better/worse direction (dimensions are shown for reference only).
| Spec | Peugeot 3008 | Vauxhall Mokka |
|---|---|---|
| MPG (combined) | 35–83 mpg | 34–72 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 19–182 g/km | 103–167 g/km |
| Insurance group1 (cheapest) – 50 | Group 11–38 | Group 5–23 |
| Euro NCAP safety | 5 stars (2016) | 4 stars (2021) |
| 0–60mph | 5.9s | 7.9s |
| Power | 97–295 bhp | 98–150 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4447 mm | 4271 mm |
| Width | 2098 mm | 2035 mm |
| Height | 1639 mm | 1531 mm |
How we compare. The “best value overall” column and the cells marked ★ are chosen from live market data, running costs, DVSA MOT history and manufacturer specs — the side that wins the most comparable rows leads. Deal ratings come from the Motoring Today price model. Our methodology →
About the finance figures
Monthly payments shown are illustrative examples drawn from real quotes on cars currently in stock — the exact rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check. They are not an offer of finance and are not a representative example of the total cost of credit.
Motoring Today is a trading style of Motor Genius Group Ltd (FRN 960504), an appointed representative of The Compliance Guys Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 941360).
Motoring Today is a credit broker, not a lender.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Peugeot 3008 or the Vauxhall Mokka cheaper to buy?
- In current stock the Vauxhall Mokka starts lower: the Peugeot 3008 is available from £6,500 (median £10,255) and the Vauxhall Mokka from £4,980 (median £8,209).
- What are the monthly finance payments on the Peugeot 3008 vs the Vauxhall Mokka?
- Illustrative finance starts from £141/mo (HP, 60 months, 11.4% APR) on the Peugeot 3008 and £132/mo (HP, 60 months, 21.9% APR) on the Vauxhall Mokka. These are examples from cars currently in stock, not offers of finance — the actual rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check.
- Which is cheaper to tax, the Peugeot 3008 or the Vauxhall Mokka?
- The most common annual road tax (VED) across Peugeot 3008 stock is £200/yr, versus £200/yr for the Vauxhall Mokka — so the Peugeot 3008 is generally cheaper to tax.
- Which is more reliable at MOT, the Peugeot 3008 or the Vauxhall Mokka?
- Based on DVSA MOT history across our stock, the Peugeot 3008 averages a 89% first-time pass rate and the Vauxhall Mokka 75% — the Peugeot 3008 edges it on this measure.