BMW X1 F48 vs Peugeot 5008 T87

BMW X1

F48 · 2015 – 2022

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

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 (B48 petrol) or 20d (B47 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

B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	BMW X1	Peugeot 5008
Power	192 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	280 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,7 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	226 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	127,6 hp/t Winner	103,3 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 5008
Boot	505 L	680 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.550 L	1.754 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,67 m	2,73 m Winner
Length	4,44 m	4,53 m
Ground clearance	18,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,4 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X1	Peugeot 5008
Platform	UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base)	PF2
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 · B47 2.0 diesel · 25e PHEV	1.6 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

BMW X1

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

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

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

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Cons

BMW X1

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

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
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 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.