BMW X2 F39 vs Peugeot 5008 T87

BMW X2

F39 · 2017 – 2023

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

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

The first 5008 (T87), a seven-seat MPV/crossover on PF2.

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 5008

Pick the T87 for an affordable seven-seat MPV with a generous boot.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol) — post-2013 facelift.

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Performance

sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	BMW X2	Peugeot 5008
Power	192 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	280 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,4 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	227 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	118,9 hp/t Winner	103,3 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 5008
Boot	470 L	680 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.355 L	1.754 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,67 m	2,73 m Winner
Length	4,36 m	4,53 m
Ground clearance	18,2 cm	—
Turning circle	11,3 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X2	Peugeot 5008
Platform	UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base)	PF2
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-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

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 5008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

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 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Cons

BMW X2

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

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
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 5008

The T87 is the seven-seat MPV that shares its bones with the 3008, and it drives with the same easy, stable manners. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and settled on the motorway. The raised 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 people-carrier, not a sporty one.