BMW X1 vs Peugeot 2008
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
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 (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 2008
Pick the 2008 for a compact, stylish crossover with an efficient and wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
|
9,1 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
|
110,2 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
Winner
|
434 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
|
1.467 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
|
2,61 m
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,30 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,77 m
|
| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,53 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X1
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Engine mounts can wear early
- Cooling system needs checking
- Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47)
Peugeot 2008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Compare specific generations
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For sale at dealers
BMW X1
89 for sale · from € 6.990
Peugeot 2008
39 for sale · from € 4.990
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