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Peugeot 2008 vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 2008 or SsangYong Rexton?

Peugeot 2008 vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Peugeot 2008

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2008

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 2008 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,372 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 2008 uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Rexton

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 2008 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers markedly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

2008

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.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is significantly lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 882 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more boot space – 784 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries substantially more – 770 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 323 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 2008 is clearly superior overall 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.

from £24,800
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
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
434 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
407 - 447 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 2008?

The Peugeot 2008 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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