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VW Golf Variant vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Peugeot 2008?

VW Golf Variant vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Peugeot 2008

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

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 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,085 £.

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

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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 VW Golf Variant offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 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 noticeably more boot space – 611 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries moderately 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 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.

from £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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