Verdict
The Peugeot 2008 costs RM30,897 less, yet brings a 405-litre boot, six airbags, pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking and a five-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty. Its 128 hp, 230 Nm 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor also beats the Zoe’s 108 hp and 225 Nm motor on paper. The Renault Zoe counters with a 52 kWh battery, 395 km claimed range, 22 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging, plus lower RM50 annual road tax. Pick the Zoe only if regular charging suits your routine; the Peugeot is the more practical, better-equipped default for most Malaysian buyers.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want the lower entry cost, a 405-litre boot and substantially stronger active-safety provision.
Pick the Renault Zoe if a 395 km electric range, 22 kW AC charging and RM50 annual road tax matter more than purchase price and boot capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 2008 RM134,103; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
- Powertrain: Peugeot 2008 has 128 hp and 230 Nm; Renault Zoe has 108 hp and 225 Nm.
- Energy storage/range: Peugeot 2008 has a 41-litre fuel tank; Renault Zoe has a 52 kWh battery and 395 km range.
- Boot space: Peugeot 2008 405 litres; Renault Zoe 338 litres.
- Safety: Peugeot 2008 has 6 airbags and autonomous braking; Renault Zoe has 4 airbags and no autonomous braking listed.
- Charging/transmission: Peugeot 2008 uses a 6-speed EAT6; Renault Zoe has 22 kW AC, 50 kW DC charging and a single-ratio automatic.
2008
- RM30,897 lower purchase price
- 405-litre boot, 67 litres larger
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking
- RM85 annual road tax versus RM50
- No front foglamps or remote boot activation
- 1,770 mm body is 17 mm narrower
Zoe
- 52 kWh battery with 395 km claimed range
- 22 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging
- Front foglamps and remote boot activation
- RM30,897 higher purchase price
- 338-litre boot is 67 litres smaller
- Four airbags; no blind-spot system, collision warning or autonomous braking listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM134,103✓ | RM165,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM85 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 128 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 90.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 108 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.0 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 395 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | — |
| Gears | 6 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Renault |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 4.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 199 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,502 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 41 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres✓ | 338 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3 Years/60,000 km Free Service | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used 2008 & Zoe for sale
2008 vs Zoe FAQ
Is the Peugeot 2008 or Renault Zoe better?
The Peugeot 2008 is the better all-round buy on these specifications: it is cheaper, has a larger 405-litre boot, six airbags and autonomous braking. The Zoe is the better choice only for buyers able to use its 395 km EV range and charging capability.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Zoe costs RM30,897 more than the Peugeot 2008: RM165,000 against RM134,103.
Which has more boot space and safety equipment?
The Peugeot 2008 does. Its 405-litre boot is 67 litres larger than the Zoe’s 338 litres, and it adds two airbags, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking.
