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BMW X2 vs Peugeot 5008

BMW X2

BMW X2

BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.

VS
Peugeot 5008

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.

First car
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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 5008

Pick the 5008 for a roomy, comfortable seven-seat SUV with a strong diesel choice.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance

sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

BMW X2 Peugeot 5008
Power
192 hp Winner
130 hp
Torque
280 Nm Winner
230 Nm
0–100 km/h
7,4 s Winner
10,5 s
Top speed
227 km/h Winner
188 km/h
Power-to-weight
118,9 hp/t Winner
89,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)
146 g/km
125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)
6,4 L/100km
5,5 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

BMW X2 Peugeot 5008
Boot
470 L
780 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)
1.355 L
1.940 L Winner
Wheelbase
2,67 m
2,84 m Winner
Length
4,36 m
4,64 m
Width
1,82 m
1,84 m
Height
1,51 m
1,65 m
Seats
5
7 Winner

Powertrain & tech

BMW X2 Peugeot 5008
Platform UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87)
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 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid
Fuel Petrol · Diesel Petrol · Diesel
Transmission 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard Euro 6 Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87)
LEZ access Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel 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 5008
  • 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
  • 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
  • 1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain

Pros

BMW X2
  • Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
  • Coupe-like, stylish design
  • Refined B48 petrol engines
Peugeot 5008
  • Roomy seven-seat SUV
  • Big boot (700+ litres)
  • Comfortable and quiet

Cons

BMW X2
  • Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
  • Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Peugeot 5008
  • Third row tight for adults
  • No PHEV/EV offered in these generations

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Belgian taxes & LEZ

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