Family own VW n Audi n Benz n toyota here,
I cannot speak for peugeot but I can share my ownership of those Conti cars. I would say if you are a car person, willing to find out the problem yourself then go for Conti car. You wan problem free go for Toyota harrier.
My beetle 1.2tsi 2013 still running well till today no major problem. Yes last time the vw after sale really really bad, thankfully those vw shop been closed. Nowadays a lot Conti car specialist out there parts is a lot easier to find compare to last time. I'm still keeping the beetle till today, a fun to drive car. Bought an pre-owned c200 from hapseng in year 2018, the car visit workshop more than the vw. But everything are small matters thankfully certified pre-owned still carry 4 years warranty else sure hv to folk out quite a bit of money to fix those small issues. Then my dad is a Toyota harrier fans, he used to hv the 2nd gen Harrier n now drive the latest gen Harrier. The 2nd gen Harrier like a tank, 12 years of ownership nvr hv any problem.then my elder brother drive an Audi A5. Best car I ever driven.

So still the same, if I wan to drive a European car make sure hv the patient to learn also a 2nd car.