BMW X1 F48 vs Peugeot 3008 T84
BMW X1
F48 · 2015 – 2022
The second-generation X1 (F48), front-wheel-drive based (UKL2).
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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
|
155 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
|
8,9 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
|
106,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
Winner
|
155 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
Winner
|
6,8 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
|
512 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
|
1.604 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
|
2,61 m
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,37 m
|
| Ground clearance |
18,3 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
11,4 m
|
11,1 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
Winner
|
1.300 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base) | PF2 |
| 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 | 1.6 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 6d-TEMP | Euro 5 |
| 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
- 1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain
Pros
- Spacious cabin & big boot
- Efficient engines
- Practical and family-friendly
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
Cons
- Firm ride (run-flat)
- Less playful due to front-wheel drive
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
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 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
