BMW X2 F39 vs Peugeot 2008 P24

BMW X2

F39 · 2017 – 2023

The first-generation X2 (F39), on the UKL2 platform shared with the X1 and MINI Countryman.

Peugeot 2008

P24 · 2019 – 2026

The second 2008 (P24), on the CMP platform with the electric e-2008.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

BMW X2

Pick the F39 if you want coupé style and sporty driving in a compact crossover — accepting a smaller boot and tighter rear headroom than the X1.

Best engine: The B48 20i (192 hp) — the sweet spot.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the P24 for the modern 2008 with sharp design and the electric e-2008.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.

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Performance

sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	BMW X2	Peugeot 2008
Power	192 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	280 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,4 s Winner	9,1 s
Top speed	227 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	118,9 hp/t Winner	110,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	146 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,4 L/100km	5,3 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X2	Peugeot 2008
Boot	470 L Winner	434 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.355 L	1.467 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,67 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,36 m	4,30 m
Ground clearance	18,2 cm	—
Turning circle	11,3 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	1.200 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X2	Peugeot 2008
Platform	UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base)	CMP
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.5 BlueHDi · e-2008 (EV)
Transmission	7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic	6-speed manual · EAT8
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X2

B48 oil-filter housing gasket leaks and possible coolant-oil mixing
B47 EGR cooler: fire-risk recall (verify completed)
Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
Infotainment software needs updates

Pros

BMW X2

B48 20i (192 hp) is refined, responsive and the sweet spot
M35i (306 hp) delivers hot-hatch pace in a crossover
Quick, direct steering — drives like a raised hot hatch

Peugeot 2008

Modern i-Cockpit with digital cluster
All-electric e-2008 (~400 km WLTP)
Smooth and efficient engines

Cons

BMW X2

Wind noise around A-pillars and mirrors at speed
Boot and rear headroom smaller than the X1

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet belt until ~2022–23
Rear seat tight for the class

Driving experience

BMW X2

The F39 is more engaging than a conventional compact SUV. Steering is quick and direct, body control is good, and the car feels agile and planted on twisty roads, especially with M Sport suspension and larger wheels. Ride is firm — acceptable on smooth roads but it can feel busy and thumpy over Belgian cobbles, patched asphalt or motorway expansion joints. The B48 20i is the sweet spot: refined, responsive and willing without being harsh. The 18i is adequate but coarser; the M35i is properly quick and sounds more purposeful. Diesels are strong and refined for the class. Noise levels are good at speed, though wind noise can be noticeable around the A-pillars and mirrors. Overall it drives more like a raised hot hatch than a soft family crossover.

Peugeot 2008

The P24 is a 208 on stilts, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the CMP platform shared with the 208 and Corsa, it keeps mass low, so the front axle responds keenly and the raised body adds visibility without turning the ride busy. The small i-Cockpit wheel and high digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels quick and accurate while body roll stays controlled. Most versions use a comfort-tuned rear that absorbs broken tarmac well, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-2008 is near-silent and instantly responsive, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical crossover, not a sporty one.