BMW X1 vs Peugeot 3008
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.
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 3008
Pick the 3008 for a stylish, comfortable and roomy compact SUV with a wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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136 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
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9,5 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
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93,8 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
|
520 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
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1.480 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,74 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,90 m
|
| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 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 3008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Peugeot 3008
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Peugeot 3008
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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