BMW X1 F48 vs Peugeot 3008 P84
BMW X1
F48 · 2015 – 2022
The second-generation X1 (F48), front-wheel-drive based (UKL2).
Peugeot 3008
P84 · 2016 – 2023
The second 3008 (P84), 2017 European Car of the Year on EMP2.
BMW X1
Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the P84 for the best all-round 3008: stylish, roomy and comfortable, with a strong diesel or PHEV choice.
Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
|
9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
|
98,5 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,2 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
|
520 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
|
1.480 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,68 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Ground clearance |
18,3 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
11,4 m
|
10,7 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
Winner
|
1.500 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base) | EMP2 (modular) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 · B47 2.0 diesel · 25e PHEV | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 PHEV |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · EAT6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- Engine mounts can wear early
- Cooling system needs checking
- Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47) & EGR on diesels
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
Pros
- Spacious cabin & big boot
- Efficient engines
- Practical and family-friendly
- Slick i-Cockpit and quality interior
- Roomy boot (520 litres)
- Strong diesels and efficient PHEVs
Cons
- Firm ride (run-flat)
- Less playful due to front-wheel drive
- 1.2 PureTech: wet belt until ~2021
- Rear bench tight for three adults
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 3008
The P84 drives more like a raised hatchback than a tall SUV. It sits on the same EMP2 bones as the 308, so it stays light on its feet, and the high-set i-Cockpit gives a commanding view without dulling the steering. The small wheel and raised dials take a short acclimatisation, then the front end feels quick and accurate while body roll stays contained. Most versions use a comfort-tuned torsion-beam rear that soaks up broken tarmac cleanly; big wheels and firmer GT damping add a touch of fidget. The 1.2 PureTech is eager, the 2.0 BlueHDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without drama. It is an easy, comfortable family crossover, not a sharp one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
