Peugeot 3008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 167 244 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| 3008 | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 539 900 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 437/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 312 602 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 227 298 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 237 358 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Peugeot 3008 →
Sold here from the first-generation crossover in 2010 through the well-regarded second-generation SUV, with new stock gone by about 2025. Its i-Cockpit interior was a genuine talking point. Used prices look tempting for the spec on offer.
Known for: i-cockpit family suv value
Volkswagen Tiguan →
VW's core family SUV in SA since 2008, now in its third generation. It holds value well by segment standards, and the 1.4 TSI versions dominate the used market thanks to their balance of economy and price.
Known for: family suv with premium feel
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Peugeot 3008 or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 58% for the Peugeot 3008, a gap of 14 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Peugeot 3008 loses about R 227 298 over three years and the Volkswagen Tiguan loses about R 184 654. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Peugeot 3008 runs about R 9 437 per month and the Volkswagen Tiguan about R 11 614, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.