BMW X3 G01 vs Peugeot 2008 A94

BMW X3

G01 · 2017 – 2024

The third-generation X3 (G01), on the CLAR platform.

Peugeot 2008

A94 · 2013 – 2019

The first 2008 (A94), a subcompact crossover on PF1.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

BMW X3

Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.

Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the A94 for an affordable early 2008 with a roomy boot for its class.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.6 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2016 facelift.

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Performance

B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 110 · Petrol

	BMW X3	Peugeot 2008
Power	184 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	290 Nm Winner	205 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,3 s Winner	10,9 s
Top speed	215 km/h Winner	186 km/h
Power-to-weight	105,4 hp/t Winner	101,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	154 g/km	108 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	4,9 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X3	Peugeot 2008
Boot	550 L Winner	410 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L Winner	1.200 L
Wheelbase	2,86 m Winner	2,54 m
Length	4,71 m	4,16 m
Ground clearance	20,4 cm	—
Turning circle	12,0 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.150 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X3	Peugeot 2008
Platform	CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base)	PF1
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 · B47 2.0 diesel · 30e PHEV	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi petrol · 1.4/1.5/1.6 HDi/BlueHDi diesel
Transmission	8-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X3

EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
Early electrical gremlins and suspension wear

Pros

BMW X3

Sharp handling from rear-wheel drive
Big boot & roomy rear seat
Strong, efficient B-series engines

Peugeot 2008

Raised driving position and good visibility
Affordable with a large used supply
Compact and agile

Cons

BMW X3

Firm ride on M Sport (run-flat)
Pricier than most rivals

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech carries the wet belt
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Driving experience

BMW X3

Poised, accurate and remarkably car-like for an SUV. Steering is quick, well-weighted and precise, body control taut, and the X3 corners with the composure of a lower, lighter car. xDrive brings tenacious all-weather grip and a neutral, rear-biased balance, while the rare sDrive is lighter and more playful. Adaptive suspension keeps it composed on rough roads, if a touch firm on big wheels. The B48/B58 petrols are smooth and eager, the B47/B57 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed, and the xDrive30e plug-in glides on electric power. The ZF 8-speed is quick, seamless and always in the right gear. Overall a polished, driver-focused SUV that shrinks around you on a good road.

Peugeot 2008

The A94 is a 208 on tiptoes, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the PF1 bones shared with the 208, it keeps mass down, so the front axle turns in keenly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position makes it feel secure and easy to place in town, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that copes well with broken tarmac. The 1.2 PureTech is lively, the 1.6 BlueHDi is frugal and relaxed, and the EAT6 automatic shifts without fuss. It is a nimble, easy subcompact crossover, not a sporty one.