BMW X2 vs Peugeot 5008

BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS

Peugeot 5008
Peugeot’s seven-seat family 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 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
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130 hp
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| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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10,5 s
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| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
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188 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
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89,7 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
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5,5 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
|
780 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.940 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,84 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,64 m
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| Width |
1,82 m
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1,84 m
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| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,65 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
7
Winner
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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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