BMW X3 vs Peugeot 2008
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
VS
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
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 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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
|
9,1 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
|
110,2 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
434 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
|
1.467 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,61 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,30 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,77 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,53 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 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 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 (until ~2022–23)
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo
Pros
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Compare specific generations
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For sale at dealers
BMW X3
44 for sale · from € 6.950
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39 for sale · from € 4.990
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