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Peugeot 2008 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 2008 or VW Golf Variant?

Peugeot 2008 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Peugeot 2008

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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

VW Golf Variant

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

2008

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 barely cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,376 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant is moderately 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 VW Golf Variant delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is only slightly lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly more boot space – 611 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 175 L more than the Peugeot 2008.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries a bit more – 547 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 - 406 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
434 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,304 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,523 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,467 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
407 - 447 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 2008?

The Peugeot 2008 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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