Peugeot 2008 vs Volkswagen Taigo
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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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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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Peugeot 2008 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
Winner
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110 hp
|
| Torque |
230 Nm
Winner
|
200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
9,1 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
110,2 hp/t
Winner
|
93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
|
123 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
Winner
|
5,4 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 2008 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
434 L
|
440 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.467 L
Winner
|
1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
Winner
|
2,57 m
|
| Length |
4,30 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,77 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,53 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 2008 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/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 | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
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
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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