Peugeot 2008 vs Renault Kadjar
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
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.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
|
140 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
|
240 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
9,1 s
Winner
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9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
110,2 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
|
125 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
434 L
|
472 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.467 L
|
1.478 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,65 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,30 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,77 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,53 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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