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BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Peugeot 2008?

BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 2008

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  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 2008 is a bit cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 1 Series is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 2008 tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is moderately lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,465 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers slightly more boot space – 434 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 2008 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,467 L, about 267 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries slightly more – 510 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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BMW 1 Series
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 - 406 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
4,361 mm
Length
4,304 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,523 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
Max trunk capacity
1,467 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 206 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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