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Peugeot 2008 vs BYD Dolphin Surf comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 2008 or BYD Dolphin Surf?

Peugeot 2008 vs BYD Dolphin Surf: Key differences

Peugeot 2008

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  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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BYD Dolphin Surf

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2008

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Dolphin Surf is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Peugeot 2008 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 2008 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin Surf. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 2008 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 83 km more than the BYD Dolphin Surf.

Dolphin Surf

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 156 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 2008 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the BYD Dolphin Surf takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 2008 delivers moderately more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

2008

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot 2008 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is marginally lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,294 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers clearly more boot space – 434 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 2008 carries markedly more – 447 kg compared to 344 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 2008 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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2008

Peugeot 2008

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 405 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Price
19,700 - 26,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
405 km
Electric Range
220 - 322 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
434 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 447 kg
Payload
344 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
88 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
175 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
65 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 2008?

The Peugeot 2008 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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