Cheap Peugeot 3008 Engine

The Peugeot 3008 has two distinct generations: the first-generation ran from 2008 to 2016, and the second-generation launched in 2017 onward, with these two sharing no engine compatibility whatsoever. Within each generation there are further variations by fuel type and engine code, so you need to match the exact engine code rather than just the year. Your engine code will be on your V5C or can be found via a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker is the single most useful thing you can do.

Both a 2012 and a 2015 3008 fall within the first generation (2008–2016), so there is a reasonable basis for compatibility, but the critical check is that the engine codes match exactly. Peugeot used several different petrol and diesel units across the first gen, and sub-variants can differ even within the same year. Always confirm the engine code with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

Both 2018 and 2020 sit within the second generation (2017 onward), and the second-generation 3008 received a mid-life update around 2020–2021 that brought some changes to the powertrain lineup. Because ancillary and mounting details can change around a facelift, you should confirm with the breaker whether a pre-facelift unit is a direct swap for your specific registration. Matching engine codes remains the primary guide, but the breaker can verify against your VIN.

No: the first-generation 3008 (2008–2016) and second-generation (2017 onward) are built on completely different platforms with different engine families, so a 2014 unit will not fit a 2017 car. These generations should be treated as entirely separate vehicles when sourcing mechanical parts. You need an engine from the correct generation with a matching engine code.

Trim level — whether Active, Allure, GT, or GT Line — does not determine which engine fits your 3008; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, gearbox type (manual or automatic), and year within generation. Two cars on different trims but with the same engine code are mechanically equivalent in terms of engine fitment. You may find minor cosmetic differences around engine bay dressing or covers, but these do not affect whether the engine itself will fit.

Fuel type (petrol or diesel) obviously must match, and gearbox type matters too because some engine variants are paired specifically with manual or automatic transmissions and the engine ancillaries can differ accordingly. The engine code ties all of this together, so if the codes match you can be confident the core unit is correct. That said, confirm with the breaker whether any ECU pairing or immobiliser coding will be required for your specific vehicle, as this is not something that can be guaranteed in advance.