Audi e-tron vs Peugeot 2008

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

Peugeot 2008

Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron for the 600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre frunk), air suspension and quattro — accepting the real-world range below WLTP.

Best engine: The 55 quattro with the larger battery for the best balance of range and performance.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the 2008 for a compact, stylish crossover with an efficient and wide powertrain range.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	Peugeot 2008
Power	408 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	9,1 s
Top speed	200 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	110,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	115 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Peugeot 2008
Boot	660 L Winner	434 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.467 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,90 m	4,30 m
Width	1,94 m	1,77 m
Height	1,63 m	1,53 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Peugeot 2008
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008
Fuel	Electric	Petrol · Diesel · Electric
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008)
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Early software bugs in the infotainment and driver-assist systems
High-voltage system: coolant circuit and electronics need checking on early cars
Real-world range sits well below the WLTP figure

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo

Pros

Audi e-tron

600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre front frunk)
Dual-motor quattro (408 hp in the 55)
Air suspension standard

Peugeot 2008

Attractive design and i-Cockpit
Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
Compact and agile in town

Cons

Audi e-tron

Real-world range is well below the WLTP figure
~2.5-tonne kerb weight

Peugeot 2008

Rear seat tight for the class
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

As a model line, the e-tron accelerates strongly and silently on dual electric motors, and the air suspension soaks up poor surfaces. It feels heavy and planted rather than agile, and it is happiest cruising. Regeneration is adjustable for one-pedal driving in town. The 55 quattro has 408 hp and a 95 kWh battery, but real-world range is well below its WLTP figure.