Peugeot 2008 vs Renault Captur
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
First car
Second car
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.
Read the full guide
Pick this one if…
Renault Captur
Pick the Captur for a practical, flexible city SUV with a clever sliding rear bench.
Best engine: The 1.0 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — or the E-Tech hybrid for town.
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
Winner
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100 hp
|
| Torque |
230 Nm
Winner
|
160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
9,1 s
Winner
|
13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
110,2 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
|
115 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
434 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.467 L
|
1.500 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,64 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,30 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Width |
1,77 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,53 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 | 0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · E-Tech Hybrid · E-Tech PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
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
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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Fuel
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First registration
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