Peugeot 2008 vs Skoda Kamiq

Peugeot 2008

Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda’s compact city 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…

Skoda Kamiq

Pick the Kamiq for a manoeuvrable, affordable city SUV with a high seating position and good visibility — with the 1.0 TSI 110 as the best choice.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI 110 — the sweet spot of the range.

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	Peugeot 2008	Skoda Kamiq
Power	130 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	230 Nm Winner	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,1 s Winner	10,0 s
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	193 km/h
Power-to-weight	110,2 hp/t Winner	90,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	115 g/km Winner	123 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km	5,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 2008	Skoda Kamiq
Boot	434 L Winner	400 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.467 L Winner	1.395 L
Wheelbase	2,61 m	2,65 m Winner
Length	4,30 m	4,24 m
Width	1,77 m	1,79 m
Height	1,53 m	1,53 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 2008	Skoda Kamiq
Platform	PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24)	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Electric	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6	5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG automatic
Euro standard	Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008)	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 petrol/diesel 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

Skoda Kamiq

1.0 TSI needs interval servicing (belt)
DSG can feel jerky at low speed
Electronics can glitch

Pros

Peugeot 2008

Attractive design and i-Cockpit
Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
Compact and agile in town

Skoda Kamiq

Manoeuvrable size with a high seating position
Roomy boot for a city SUV
Economical, smooth TSI engines

Cons

Peugeot 2008

Rear seat tight for the class
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Skoda Kamiq

Not a sporty driver’s car
Sparse base equipment
Interior with hard plastics

Driving experience

Peugeot 2008

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Skoda Kamiq

As a model line, the Kamiq is a manoeuvrable, comfortable city SUV. The steering is light and the chassis controls imperfections neatly, keeping it composed in town and on twisty roads. It feels agile and easy to see out of, with a confidence-inspiring high seating position. The TSI engines are smooth and economical, though you should not expect sporty performance. Above all it is a safe, predictable and easy-to-drive SUV for daily use.