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Battle of the compact SUV's

  • 23-08-2025 11:12AM
    #1
    miller82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭


    Hey folks, looking for any advice. I am mulling over the following diesel options :

    Peugeot 3008 → 2020–2021 (1.5 BlueHD)

    Hyundai Tucson → 2018 (1.7 CRDi or 1.6 Smartstream (2020–2021)

    Kia Sportage → 2019–2021 (1.6 CRDi MHEV,)

    we have a one year old and second on the way. it'll be a mix of motor way and urban driving.

    My priorities probably look something like :

    reliability , space, fuel efficiency (given that safety is good on all) . I love the look of the 3008, but i am trying not to lean too much into that.

    ANy thoughts greatly appreciated.



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  • #2
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,270 ✭✭✭✭fits


    why diesel?

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  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,681 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Reliability of the 3008 can be hit or miss.

    Sportage and Tucson are basically the same car underneath the different styling.

    Nissan Qashqai/Renault Kadjar are worth looking at too. They are sister cars also.



  • #4
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,843 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    What's the mileage split and annual total ?



  • #5
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,508 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    I'd say the Tuscon in at least the 1.7, maybe the 2.0 in a decent spec (get leather - easier to clean with young kids).

    Have spent some time in the 2016 1.7 version and it's a nice place to be.



  • #6
    miller82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭miller82


    Going with diesel for VAT reasons.

    I have a quasqai......never again. I have always been wary of Renaultz not sure I can shake that



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  • #7
    miller82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭miller82


    Percentage wise..... 60/40 in favour of shorter journeys



  • #8
    freshpopcorn
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123747324#Comment_123747324

    What was up with the Quasqai?



  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,681 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    A Renault is less riskier than a Peugeot imo.



  • #10
    TheSunIsShining
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭TheSunIsShining


    We had a Tucson. Mostly urban driving. It was very poor in efficiency - it was reporting 8.2 lites per 100km. And the added risk of DPF issues if you're using a diesel for short drives. Would you consider electric or hybrid?



  • #11
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,681 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You cannot claim VAT back on petrol or electricity.



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  • #12
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,508 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123747567#Comment_123747567

    To be fair, you don't buy SUVs for efficiency 🙂 Plus diesels will always be worse around town.

    The OP is saying a mix of motorway and urban driving so that'll help efficiency and the VAT saving will pay for a lot of diesel.



  • #13
    miller82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭miller82


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123747523#Comment_123747523

    I still have it. Its 2015 1.5 diesel. There was a slight knocking from the suspension going over ramps at the start, very minor, but its got worse. A pretty load creeking. I had it in and out of the garage and they always claimed they couldnt find the issue - i appreciate thats probably on the garage as much as the car, but its just made me hate it every time i hear a creek. checking it back in to a garage next week.

    Its had electric issues

    potentially have a dpf issue now (not really the cars fault) , which has also triggered the auto start stop not working anymore.
    its jsut a culmination of things that have made me hate it.



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