Peugeot 2008 vs Volvo XC60 – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Peugeot 2008 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 24729 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 5 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 2008 performs clearly better – achieving up to 406 km, about 324 km more than the Volvo XC60.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 2008 performs to a small extent better – reaching 206 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 pulls decisively stronger with 709 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 439 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Peugeot 2008 is significantly lighter – 1263 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 637 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers slightly more room – 483 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1543 L, which is about 76 L more than the Peugeot 2008.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC60 slightly takes the win – 550 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

All in all, the Volvo XC60 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.