Toyota C-HR vs Peugeot 3008 vs SEAT Ateca - which is the best SUV? | Head2Head

If you want a small SUV there are some great choices out there. The Peugeot 3008 delivers looks, space and grace. The SEAT Ateca is hugely practical and great fun to drive. And the Toyota C-HR looks like it’s been sent from outer space, yet still has the room for your family and good road manners. In this video I will take you through each of the cars' designs, see what they are like for passengers, how good they are for carrying stuff and test what they are like to drive. Watch the video to see which is the best SUV.

Peugeot 3008

SEAT Ateca

Toyota C-HR

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[Prymuz]

just chose Ateca for my family (2+1), with 2.0 petrol, 4x4, 190 KM, its damn fast being only 1, 5 ton. For example Lexus NX has like 230 KM, but weights close to 2 tons, so its actually slower. And Ateca..yeah, it drives just really well, you dont feel like in heavy SUV. Other things - we just liked how it looks, and with all premium features - its just a really nice ride

[carlosmiguel]

Agree with you, 3008 is the best of these 3 and for me, the best in it's class. Peugeot hit a home run with this one, that's why it's selling by the thousands despite being the most expensive. It's gorgeous inside and outside (previous 3008 was horrid...), quality is very high, very comfortable, good to drive, engines are good also, spacious for the whole family, lots of high tech gadgets like the digital cockpit, good equipment etc what more could you ask? Congratulations Peugeot.

[beepinlaxman]

Test drove the 3008 GT line absolutely brilliant

[Guvb]

Is the C-HR really comparable to the Ateca and 3008 in terms of size (I realise that the C-HR is quite expensive in the U.K.)? Surely those two are a size larger, maybe they're a RAV4 competitor?

[JohnnyIgaro]

If the Ateca only loses because of how desirable the Peugeot is then I'm happy I'll be getting an Ateca in 5 days. I wouldn't want a Peugeot, I think the Ateca looks so much better.

[wanderer]

We’ve had our tomato red 3008 since 2017 and still love it. Went for the Allure spec as on a deal at the time and has everything we need. Great family car for trips away.

[bogdanbogdanovic]

If you want to talk about durability of French cars, first - drive them! I've been driving PSA group cars for more than a decade...not a single problem. Great engines, comfortable and beautiful. You won't find anything on the market like Citroen and Peugeot when comes to looks and style.

[dustinmorris]

Windows that don't go all the way down is a safety feature. It was originally designed to drop enough to allow air in but not low enough for kids to crawl out of.

[smallshaq]

That peugeot is absolutely GLORIOUS! So good inside and out

[banno]

The Peugeot looks a class or two above the other cars. It's just a shame it gets so expensive for the top end spec.

[paulmadden]

Great informative and personalised reviews. Carwow has become my go to channel for car reviews. Don’t screw it up now Matt. Also noticed the improved boot load comparisons.

[het]

I own a C-HR and i think it should have been compared to smaller models. Good review though, even if "my" car didn't win. I'm very pleased with the C-HR by the way.

[alancarter]

Had mine 3 weeks, loving it more than my 64 plate Qashqui.

[Mitch]

Really wish we had Peugeot in Canada, looks fantastic!

[conorcranks]

Peugeot deserved the win, deffinatly the best looking crossover to date, amazing looking. I have a 308 2014 and love it. Maybe changing to 3008 soon!

[jamescarr]

Just picked up 3008 2 litre GT 8 speed auto very pleasing and surprising ride Peugeot have got their act together on this one .

[abymathew]

You could have added the CX5 as review.

[klackon]

Good video, Mat. I checked out the C-HR when I accompanied a friend who was buying a RAV4. I came away knowing it was not the car for me. Too small all round. I had virtually decided on buying a Seat Ateca 1.4 but then saw your initial video review of the 3008. I was so impressed by the interior/cockpit I popped into the Peugeot dealership on the way to the Seat dealership. After a 20 minute test drive in an Allure 1.2 automatic I bought one. Had it two weeks and I just love it. Surprisingly. it goes along a local country lane at 60 mph as readily as my BMW 520d did. The 3008 is not quite as comfortable over bumpy surfaces/potholes as my BMW was, but it is pretty close. I have completed 750 miles on urban, country, main roads and motorways and averaging 44 mpg. The 1.2L, 3 cylinder engine is amazing. I was trained and paid to drive at high speed on all types of roads, but now prefer comfort to racing about: so the 3008 is perfect for me - my wife likes it too.

[MacyBoy]

Compare that Peugeot to an Ateca in Xcellence trim level with the 190bhp 2.0 diesel (I.e. A fair and unbiased test where the two cars come out at exactly the same price) and you'll see that the Seat blows the Peugeot out of the water.

[robking]

Well done Matt for finally given a review where the Seat Ateca isn't the best car in the whole world unlike some magazines and reporters (What Car? magazine this month had an article nearly every page about the Ateca). The 3008 is by far the best car in its class and exactly why we brought one! It's a shame the UK press arse lick the VW group so much!

Great review Matt :)