Peugeot 2008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Peugeot 2008

Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.

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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 Tiguan

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

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI/eTSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol

	Peugeot 2008	Volkswagen Tiguan
Power	130 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	230 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,1 s	9,1 s
Top speed	205 km/h	210 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	110,2 hp/t Winner	101,4 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	115 g/km Winner	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km Winner	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 2008	Volkswagen Tiguan
Boot	434 L	652 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.467 L	1.650 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,61 m	2,68 m Winner
Length	4,30 m	4,54 m
Width	1,77 m	1,84 m
Height	1,53 m	1,64 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 2008	Volkswagen Tiguan
Platform	PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24)	MQB / MQB Evo (transverse)
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	EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Electric	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008)	Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later)
LEZ access	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 petrol/diesel 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 Tiguan

DSG fluid service and shift quality
1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)

Pros

Peugeot 2008

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

Volkswagen Tiguan

Roomy cabin and high seating position
Wide, efficient engine range
Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)

Cons

Peugeot 2008

Rear seat tight for the class
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Volkswagen Tiguan

Bigger and heavier than a T-Roc/Golf
Higher consumption on powerful 2.0 TSI/R versions

Driving experience

Peugeot 2008

The P24 is a 208 on stilts, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the CMP platform shared with the 208 and Corsa, it keeps mass low, so the front axle responds keenly and the raised body adds visibility without turning the ride busy. The small i-Cockpit wheel and high digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels quick and accurate while body roll stays controlled. Most versions use a comfort-tuned rear that absorbs broken tarmac well, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-2008 is near-silent and instantly responsive, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical 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.