BMW X1 E84 vs Peugeot 5008 T87

BMW X1

E84 · 2009 – 2015

The first-generation X1 (E84), rear-wheel-drive based.

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

The first 5008 (T87), a seven-seat MPV/crossover on PF2.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

BMW X1

Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.

Best engine: The 20i (N20 petrol) or 20d (N47 diesel).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 5008

Pick the T87 for an affordable seven-seat MPV with a generous boot.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol) — post-2013 facelift.

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Performance

N20 20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	BMW X1	Peugeot 5008
Power	184 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	270 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,7 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	121,1 hp/t Winner	103,3 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 5008
Boot	420 L	680 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.350 L	1.754 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,76 m Winner	2,73 m
Length	4,45 m	4,53 m
Ground clearance	18,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X1	Peugeot 5008
Platform	E84 (E90 3 Series base, rear-wheel drive)	PF2
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-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

BMW X1

N47 timing chain (pre-2011)
Transfer case (xDrive)
Cooling system needs checking

Peugeot 5008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

Pros

BMW X1

Handling thanks to rear-wheel drive
Compact footprint
Good headroom

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Cons

BMW X1

Firm ride
Small boot for the class

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Driving experience

BMW X1

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Peugeot 5008

The T87 is the seven-seat MPV that shares its bones with the 3008, and it drives with the same easy, stable manners. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and settled on the motorway. The raised 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 people-carrier, not a sporty one.