The very first locally manufactured unit of a compact French SUV has rolled in Pakistan. Peugeot 2008 is the first European vehicle which has made its appearance on the SUV stage – a platform which is getting crowded by the day. Some may say, MG SUVs were the first European SUVs in the country. It’s true that MG Motor is a UK based auto manufacturing company, however it is also a subsidiary of SAIC Motor UK, a Chinese state owned company.
Irrespective of who is actually the first European SUV in Pakistan, the real question is would this SUV be loved by Pakistanis as much as they showed love for KIA Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, MG HS, etc. After all, why would you spend your hard earned money on a vehicle which has no prior history in Pakistan. Peugeot 2008s success or lack thereof would depend upon what more it is offering in terms of specs, features, and price as compared to its competitors.
Peugeot 2008 complete review
So, let’s dive in and see what distinguishes it from the crowd.
Here is a head to head comparison of Peugeot 2008 Allure in different departments with Hyundai Tucson AWD Ultimate and KIA Sportage AWD.
Specifications comparison
| Specifications | Peugeot 2008 | Hyundai Tucson | KIA Sportage |
| Length (mm) | 4300 | 4480 | 4485 |
| Width (mm) | 1770 | 1850 | 1855 |
| Height (mm) | 1550 | 1660 | 1635 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2605 | 2670 | 2670 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 170 | 172 | 172 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45L | 62 L | 62 L |
| Tyre | Alloy 215/60 R17 | Alloy 225/55 R18 | Alloy 225/55 R18 |
| Suspension (Front) | McPherson Independant | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension (Rear) | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link +HPD-PLD | Multi-link |
| Brake (front and rear) | Disk | 16” Disk | 16” Disk |
Engine comparison
| Engine Specs | Peugeot 2008 | Hyundai Tucson | KIA Sportage |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1999 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 130 Hp@5500rpm | 155 Hp@6200rpm | 157 Hp@6200rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm@1750rpm | 196 Nm@4000rpm | 196 Nm@4000rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gear/speeds | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Safety features comparison
| Feature | Peugeot 2008 | Hyundai Tucson | KIA Sportage |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Resistance System | ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors |
| Seatbelts | 5 (Driver and passengers) | 5 (Drivers and Passengers) | 5 (Drivers and Passengers) |
| Airbags | 6 (Front, side, curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| Hill Assist (HA) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Highbeam Assist (HBA) | Yes | No | No |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Yes | No | No |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Attention Assist 3 (DAA3) | Yes | No | No |
| Active Blind Spot Detection | Yes | No | No |
| Parking Sensor | Yes (Rear) | No | Yes (reverse and forward with switch) |
| Parking Camera | Yes (rear) | Yes (rear) | Yes (rear) |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes |
Comfort features comparison
| Feature | Peugeot 2008 | Hyundai Tucson | KIA Sportage |
| Sunroof | Yes (Panoramic) | Yes (Panoramic) | Yes (Panoramic) |
| Cluster | 10” 3D | 4.2” + Analogue | 3.5” + Rheostat |
| Seat | TEP Seat with Gray Stitching | Pure Leather | Pure leather |
| Infotainment System | 7” touch screen | 10.1” floating screen | 8” screen |
| Steering Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Door Lock | Smart Key | Smart Key | Smart Key |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No | No |
| Pollen Filter | Yes | No | No |
| Arm Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LED Lights | Headlamps, DRLs, and Brakelight | Headlamps, DRLs, and Brakelight | Headlamps, DRLs, and Brakelight |
Variants and price comparison
| Variants | Peugeot 2008 | Hyundai Tucson | KIA Sportage |
| Premium | Allure Rs.5,850,000 | AWD A/T Ultimate Rs.5,669,000 | AWD Rs.5,650,000 |
| Basic | Active Rs.5,250,000 | FWD A/T GLS Sport Rs.5,179,000 | FWD Rs.5,150,000 |
| Alpha Rs.4,650,000 |
Fuel efficiency comparison
| Terrain | Peugeot 2008 | Hyundai Tucson | KIA Sportage |
| City | 15 – 16 Km/L | 9 -10 Km/L | 10 – 12 Km/L |
| Highway | 21 – 22 Km/L | 12 -13 Km/L | 12 -13 Km/L |
Should you consider buying a Peugeot 2008?
Before looking at its safety and comfort features, engine specifications and the rest, what is the first information everyone would lay their eyes on? PRICE.
A quick glance at the price would tell you that out of the three, Peugeot is the most expensive (ignoring Sportage’s Alpha variant). Whether its Peugeot 2008s premium Allure variant or its basic variant Active, Peugeot is the most expensive of the three SUVs. Which accentuates the importance of safety and comfort features even more.
The next question you need to ask yourself is – out of the three, is it the most luxurious?
It is smaller than its competitors and though its wheelbase is shorter than the other two, there isn’t a huge difference, so its ride quality would be pretty much the same.
Now that you know about Peugeot 2008s ride, you need to look at its safety features. Of the three, is it the safest SUV? The answer is emphatically YES. Just look at the number of its airbags.
What about this SUVs engine related statistics. Is it the fastest? The answer is YES. Look at its torque. Though its acceleration would be impressive, the SUV has a much smaller engine than the other two. While there isn’t much of a difference in their body and shape sizes, it is therefore wouldn’t be wrong to ask whether Peugeot 2008 is underpowered. Maybe this is why the company installed it with a turbo engine.
Another important question to ask yourself – would it help you save money when it comes to petrol, whose price keeps going up fortnightly? The answer is YES. Look at its fuel efficiency numbers above.
In short, Peugeot 2008 is better than its competitors when it comes to:
- Safety
- Acceleration
- Fuel efficiency
However, it lags behind its competitors when it comes to:
- Price
- Ride comfort
Conclusion
We hope you found this quick comparison helpful. The idea is to provide you with enough information to help you make an informed decision. Please let us know which one of these SUVs would you be interested in buying and why.
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