BMW X2 F39 vs Peugeot 3008 P64
BMW X2
F39 · 2017 – 2023
The first-generation X2 (F39), on the UKL2 platform shared with the X1 and MINI Countryman.
Peugeot 3008
P64 · 2023 – 2026
The third 3008 (P64), a coupé-SUV on STLA Medium with the electric e-3008.
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.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the P64 for the most modern 3008 with sharp design and the electric e-3008 for long distances.
Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
|
136 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
|
9,5 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
|
93,8 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
|
520 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.480 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,74 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Ground clearance |
18,2 cm
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
11,3 m
|
10,6 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.800 kg
Winner
|
1.500 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base) | STLA Medium |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-3008 (EV, 210/230/320) |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | e-DSC6 automatic |
| 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
- 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
- New STLA platform needs software updates
- PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
- Infotainment software needs updates
Pros
- 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
- Modern coupé-SUV design with i-Cockpit
- e-3008 with long WLTP range (~500-700 km)
- Widest powertrain range: mild-hybrid to AWD electric
Cons
- Wind noise around A-pillars and mirrors at speed
- Boot and rear headroom smaller than the X1
- Higher price than the P84
- Reduced rear visibility from the coupé roofline
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 3008
The P64 is the 3008 that moved to a dedicated electric-first platform, and it drives with a calm, planted feel. Built on the STLA Medium bones shared with the 5008 III, it carries its battery low, so the body stays stable through corners and the ride shrugs off broken tarmac. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the car settles into an easy rhythm. The 1.2 Hybrid is eager, the e-3008 delivers instant, near-silent torque, and the e-DCS7 automatic shifts smoothly. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
