BMW X2 vs Peugeot 2008

BMW X2

BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.

Peugeot 2008

Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

BMW X2

Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.

Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the 2008 for a compact, stylish crossover with an efficient and wide powertrain range.

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
Width	1,82 m	1,77 m
Height	1,51 m	1,53 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X2	Peugeot 2008
Platform	UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman)	PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24)
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 · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel · Electric
Transmission	7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008)
LEZ access	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X2

Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
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
1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo

Pros

BMW X2

Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
Coupe-like, stylish design
Refined B48 petrol engines

Peugeot 2008

Attractive design and i-Cockpit
Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
Compact and agile in town

Cons

BMW X2

Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension

Peugeot 2008

Rear seat tight for the class
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

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.