BMW iX1 vs Peugeot 5008
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
Peugeot 5008
Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.
First car
Second car
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).
Read the full guide
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
xDrive30 · Electric vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
Winner
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130 hp
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
Winner
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10,5 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
188 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
|
89,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
|
780 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
|
1.940 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
|
2,84 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,64 m
|
| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,65 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
7
Winner
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel 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 5008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain
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 5008
- Roomy seven-seat SUV
- Big boot (700+ litres)
- Comfortable and quiet
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
Peugeot 5008
- Third row tight for adults
- No PHEV/EV offered in these generations
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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26 for sale · from € 11.990
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€ 35.990
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