Audi Q2 vs Peugeot 5008

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 if you want a compact, premium-feeling SUV that is easy to park and economical — without the size of a larger Audi.

Best engine: The mid-range 1.5 TFSI petrol for the best everyday balance.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 5008

Pick the 5008 for a roomy, comfortable seven-seat SUV with a strong diesel choice.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 5008
Power	150 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	10,5 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	188 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	89,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	5,5 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 5008
Boot	405 L	780 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.940 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,84 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,64 m
Width	1,79 m	1,84 m
Height	1,51 m	1,65 m
Seats	5	7 Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Peugeot 5008
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87)
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 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
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 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics are the best-known weak point
Direct-injection petrols: carbon buildup with lots of short trips
DPF on diesels with mainly short trips

Peugeot 5008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

Peugeot 5008

Roomy seven-seat SUV
Big boot (700+ litres)
Comfortable and quiet

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

Peugeot 5008

Third row tight for adults
No PHEV/EV offered in these generations

Driving experience

Audi Q2

As a model line, the Q2 is a compact, easy SUV that feels agile and light in town. The steering is quick and light, and the raised driving position gives a good view out. The ride is on the firmer side, which you feel over rough surfaces but which keeps body roll in check. The TFSI petrols are smooth and economical, and the 2.0 TDI is a strong, frugal choice for higher mileage. It is happiest as a city runabout, where its compact size and light controls make it effortless to drive and park.