BMW X4 vs Peugeot 2008

BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
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Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
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Pick this one if…
BMW X4
Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.
Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).
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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
M40i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X4 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
360 hp
Winner
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130 hp
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| Torque |
500 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
4,8 s
Winner
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9,1 s
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| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
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205 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
188,0 hp/t
Winner
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110,2 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
191 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,2 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X4 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
525 L
Winner
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434 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.467 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,61 m
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| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,30 m
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| Width |
1,92 m
|
1,77 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,53 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X4 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 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 X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
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 X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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