BMW X2 F39 vs Peugeot 3008 P84
BMW X2
F39 · 2017 – 2023
The first-generation X2 (F39), on the UKL2 platform shared with the X1 and MINI Countryman.
Peugeot 3008
P84 · 2016 – 2023
The second 3008 (P84), 2017 European Car of the Year on EMP2.
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 P84 for the best all-round 3008: stylish, roomy and comfortable, with a strong diesel or PHEV choice.
Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
|
9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
|
98,5 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
|
5,2 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
|
2,68 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Ground clearance |
18,2 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
11,3 m
|
10,7 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.800 kg
Winner
|
1.500 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base) | EMP2 (modular) |
| 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 PureTech · 1.6 PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 PHEV |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · EAT6 |
| 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
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
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
- Slick i-Cockpit and quality interior
- Roomy boot (520 litres)
- Strong diesels and efficient PHEVs
Cons
- Wind noise around A-pillars and mirrors at speed
- Boot and rear headroom smaller than the X1
- 1.2 PureTech: wet belt until ~2021
- Rear bench tight for three adults
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 P84 drives more like a raised hatchback than a tall SUV. It sits on the same EMP2 bones as the 308, so it stays light on its feet, and the high-set i-Cockpit gives a commanding view without dulling the steering. The small wheel and raised dials take a short acclimatisation, then the front end feels quick and accurate while body roll stays contained. Most versions use a comfort-tuned torsion-beam rear that soaks up broken tarmac cleanly; big wheels and firmer GT damping add a touch of fidget. The 1.2 PureTech is eager, the 2.0 BlueHDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without drama. It is an easy, comfortable family crossover, not a sharp one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
