Peugeot 2008 A94 vs Volkswagen Tiguan CT1

Peugeot 2008

A94 · 2013 – 2019

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

Volkswagen Tiguan

CT1 · 2024 – 2026

The third-generation Tiguan (CT1), on the MQB Evo platform.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Volkswagen Tiguan

Pick the Tiguan for a roomy, practical family SUV with strong towing and a wide engine range.

Best engine: The 1.5 eTSI (150 hp) — the sweet spot.

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 110 · Petrol vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol

	Peugeot 2008	Volkswagen Tiguan
Power	110 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	205 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,9 s	9,1 s Winner
Top speed	186 km/h	210 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	101,9 hp/t Winner	101,4 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	108 g/km Winner	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	4,9 L/100km Winner	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 2008	Volkswagen Tiguan
Boot	410 L	652 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.200 L	1.650 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,54 m	2,68 m Winner
Length	4,16 m	4,54 m
Ground clearance	—	19,5 cm
Turning circle	10,4 m Winner	11,7 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.150 kg	2.000 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 2008	Volkswagen Tiguan
Platform	PF1	MQB Evo (transverse)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi petrol · 1.4/1.5/1.6 HDi/BlueHDi diesel	EA211 Evo 1.5 eTSI · EA888 2.0 TSI · EA288 Evo 2.0 TDI · eHybrid PHEV
Transmission	5-speed manual	7-speed DSG
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6e
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 2008

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

Volkswagen Tiguan

New-generation software (MIB4) may need campaigns
Higher weight/reinforced suspension on eHybrid
4MOTION diesels: AdBlue/DPF on short trips

Pros

Peugeot 2008

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

Volkswagen Tiguan

Even bigger boot (652 l) with a flat load floor
Modern MIB4 infotainment and driver assistance
eHybrid with ~19.7 kWh battery and low CO2

Cons

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech carries the wet belt
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Volkswagen Tiguan

eHybrid loses boot space (490 l)
Touch-slider controls take getting used to

Driving experience

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.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Comfortable, quiet and more car-like than the old Tiguan. The CT1 rides with better body control and noise isolation than the AD1, steers accurately, and feels lighter on its feet despite similar dimensions. Front-drive versions are easy; 4Motion adds traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 eTSI is smooth and efficient with its 48-volt assistance, the 2.0 TDI is the long-distance pick, and the eHybrid covers short trips on electric power. The DSG is smooth; there is no manual. It is a more polished, more digital version of the same formula — comfortable and competent, if still not exciting.