BMW iX1 vs Peugeot 3008

BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
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Peugeot 3008
Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.
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Pick this one if…
BMW iX1
Pick the iX1 for zero-emission driving in a practical compact premium SUV with modern iDrive tech and a punchy xDrive30.
Best engine: The xDrive30 (313 hp, dual motor).
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 3008
Pick the 3008 for a stylish, comfortable and roomy compact SUV with a wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
Winner
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136 hp
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
Winner
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9,5 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
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200 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
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93,8 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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115 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,4 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
|
520 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
Winner
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1.480 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
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2,74 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,50 m
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4,54 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
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1,90 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
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1,64 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW iX1
- Software/iDrive (early OS8/OS9 builds)
- Integrated brake system (IBS) recall (2022–2024)
- 12V battery can drain when parked
Peugeot 3008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
Pros
BMW iX1
- Zero-emission and brisk in traffic thanks to instant torque
- Practical compact SUV with adult rear seats and a 490 L boot
- Quiet, refined ride, typically electric
Peugeot 3008
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
Peugeot 3008
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
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