BMW X1 E84 vs Peugeot 3008 T84
BMW X1
E84 · 2009 – 2015
The first-generation X1 (E84), rear-wheel-drive based.
Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
BMW X1
Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.
Performance
N20 20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
155 hp
|
| Torque |
270 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
|
8,9 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
121,1 hp/t
Winner
|
106,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
168 g/km
|
155 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,7 L/100km
Winner
|
6,8 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
420 L
|
512 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.350 L
|
1.604 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,76 m
Winner
|
2,61 m
|
| Length |
4,45 m
|
4,37 m
|
| Ground clearance |
18,3 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
11,8 m
|
11,1 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.800 kg
Winner
|
1.300 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | E84 (E90 3 Series base, rear-wheel drive) | PF2 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20 2.0 petrol · N47 2.0 diesel · N55 3.0 (xDrive35i) | 1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- N47 timing chain (pre-2011)
- Transfer case (xDrive)
- Cooling system needs checking
- 1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain
Pros
- Handling thanks to rear-wheel drive
- Compact footprint
- Good headroom
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
Cons
- Firm ride
- Small boot for the class
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
Driving experience
BMW X1
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Peugeot 3008
The T84 is the 3008 that put Peugeot into the crossover game, and it drives more like a tall hatch than an SUV. Built on the PF2 bones shared with the 308, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
