BMW X2 F39 vs Peugeot 3008 T84
BMW X2
F39 · 2017 – 2023
The first-generation X2 (F39), on the UKL2 platform shared with the X1 and MINI Countryman.
Peugeot 3008
T84 · 2009 – 2016
The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.
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 T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.
Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
|
155 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
|
8,9 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
|
106,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
Winner
|
155 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
Winner
|
6,8 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
|
512 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.604 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
|
2,61 m
|
| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,37 m
|
| Ground clearance |
18,2 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
11,3 m
|
11,1 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.800 kg
Winner
|
1.300 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base) | PF2 |
| 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 | 1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4 |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 5 |
| 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
- 1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain
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
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Roomy, flexible boot
- HYbrid4 as an early AWD option
Cons
- Wind noise around A-pillars and mirrors at speed
- Boot and rear headroom smaller than the X1
- Less SUV, more raised hatchback
- Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
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 T84 is the 3008 that put Peugeot into the crossover game, and it drives more like a tall hatch than an SUV. Built on the PF2 bones shared with the 308, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
