Peugeot 2008 vs VW Golf Variant – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Peugeot 2008 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the VW Golf Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1676 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 5 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs somewhat better – 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 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Peugeot 2008 is slight lighter – 1263 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeable more room – 611 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs to a small extent better – up to 1642 L, which is about 175 L more than the Peugeot 2008.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant to a small extent takes the win – 547 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Golf Variant proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.