Peugeot 2008 vs Volvo C40
What's the difference?

Peugeot 2008

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2024 price

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Volvo C40

$34,990 - $49,990

2023 price

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Summary

2024 Peugeot 2008

2023 Volvo C40

By Dom Tripolone

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Electric motor type

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Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Vehicle type

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Fuel Efficiency

6.5L/100km (combined)

Electric range

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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Good looks
Charming engine
Affordable servicing

Great charging and range
Two well specified variants
Impressive driving performance

Dislikes

Stiff suspension
High price
Driver display hard to see

Single motor not as good value
Seats could be more comfortable
Rear seat space compromised

2024 Peugeot 2008 Summary

Looks are subjective but Peugeot’s updated 2008 small SUV is good looking from every angle.

The update brings a raft of design tweaks and some tech upgrades, but mechanically there isn’t anything new.

It’s not a cheap car and its diminutive size might scare off some buyers who can cross-shop cheaper and more value focused alternatives from mainstream Japanese and Korean brands.

We are driving the range-topping 2008 GT variant to find out if it’s more than just a pretty face.

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2023 Volvo C40 Summary

Throughout its history Volvo has been known for a lot of things. Being a safety leader, dorky but endearing station wagons, ‘bloody Volvo drivers’, and more recently, a trailblazer in minimalist premium design.

The C40 is the first step in a next chapter for Volvo, with the brand wanting to be known next for its leadership in the electric space. For the first time for Volvo, it’s a fully electric offering

But in a world of Teslas, Polestars, and Mercedes Benz EQs, where does the C40 sit, and is it worth considering in an increasingly congested premium small SUV space?

We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Peugeot 2008 2023 Volvo C40

Verdict

The Peugeot 2008 is a handsome and accomplished little SUV that’s fun to drive and has a cabin that feels a little bit special.

In reality the 2008 is too expensive and isn’t as practical as most of the mainstream compact SUVs.

This is the car you buy with your heart, not with your head.

Verdict

The C40 becomes a compelling option in the electrified small SUV space, offering a premium look and feel, great range and tech inclusions at the price, as well as awesome on-road dynamics.

Its main downsides are the rear seat, which is compromised by its platform and design-led roofline, and the overwhelming power and added traction of the dual-motor makes the single motor less attractive on the value front.

Still, regardless of variant chosen, the C40 looks to offer a stand-out balance of price, range, and performance, against its traditional rivals and newcomers alike.

Peugeot 2008 vs Volvo C40 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Verdict

Peugeot 2008 vs Volvo C40
What's the difference?