BMW X1 F48 vs Peugeot 2008 A94

BMW X1

F48 · 2015 – 2022

The second-generation X1 (F48), front-wheel-drive based (UKL2).

Peugeot 2008

A94 · 2013 – 2019

The first 2008 (A94), a subcompact crossover on PF1.

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 (B48 petrol) or 20d (B47 diesel).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the A94 for an affordable early 2008 with a roomy boot for its class.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.6 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2016 facelift.

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Performance

B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 110 · Petrol

	BMW X1	Peugeot 2008
Power	192 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	280 Nm Winner	205 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,7 s Winner	10,9 s
Top speed	226 km/h Winner	186 km/h
Power-to-weight	127,6 hp/t Winner	101,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	134 g/km	108 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,9 L/100km	4,9 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X1	Peugeot 2008
Boot	505 L Winner	410 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.550 L Winner	1.200 L
Wheelbase	2,67 m Winner	2,54 m
Length	4,44 m	4,16 m
Ground clearance	18,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,4 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.150 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X1	Peugeot 2008
Platform	UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base)	PF1
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 · B47 2.0 diesel · 25e PHEV	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi petrol · 1.4/1.5/1.6 HDi/BlueHDi diesel
Transmission	8-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X1

Engine mounts can wear early
Cooling system needs checking
Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47) & EGR on diesels

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
Early electrical gremlins and suspension wear

Pros

BMW X1

Spacious cabin & big boot
Efficient engines
Practical and family-friendly

Peugeot 2008

Raised driving position and good visibility
Affordable with a large used supply
Compact and agile

Cons

BMW X1

Firm ride (run-flat)
Less playful due to front-wheel drive

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech carries the wet belt
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Driving experience

BMW X1

Confident, refined and remarkably car-like for a compact crossover. Steering is quick and accurate, body control composed, and the X1 feels light and easy to place. The transverse UKL2 platform swaps the old E84’s rear-drive character for front-drive agility and more space; sDrive stays nimble, xDrive adds wet-weather traction. Comfort depends on spec: supple on standard springs and sensible wheels, firmer and choppier on M Sport and run-flats. The B48 20i is the pick, smooth and willing; the B47 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed. Overall a polished small SUV that drives like a raised hatch, not a soft-roader.

Peugeot 2008

The A94 is a 208 on tiptoes, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the PF1 bones shared with the 208, it keeps mass down, so the front axle turns in keenly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position makes it feel secure and easy to place in town, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that copes well with broken tarmac. The 1.2 PureTech is lively, the 1.6 BlueHDi is frugal and relaxed, and the EAT6 automatic shifts without fuss. It is a nimble, easy subcompact crossover, not a sporty one.