Audi Q2 vs Peugeot 2008

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Peugeot 2008

Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 for a compact, agile premium SUV with efficient engines.

Best engine: The 30/35 TFSI (petrol).

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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

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 2008
Power	150 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	9,1 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	110,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	5,3 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 2008
Boot	405 L	434 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.467 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,61 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,30 m
Width	1,79 m	1,77 m
Height	1,51 m	1,53 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 2008
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel · Electric
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 service (lower-power cars)
Cooling system needs checking
DPF on diesels
Suspension wear

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 Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

Peugeot 2008

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

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

Peugeot 2008

Rear seat tight for the class
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Driving experience

Audi Q2

Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.

Peugeot 2008

The P24 is a 208 on stilts, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the CMP platform shared with the 208 and Corsa, it keeps mass low, so the front axle responds keenly and the raised body adds visibility without turning the ride busy. The small i-Cockpit wheel and high digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels quick and accurate while body roll stays controlled. Most versions use a comfort-tuned rear that absorbs broken tarmac well, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-2008 is near-silent and instantly responsive, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical crossover, not a sporty one.