Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Peugeot 2008 is the more practical and stronger-performing choice: its 128 hp and 230 Nm far exceed the Fronx’s 100 hp and 138 Nm, while a 405-litre boot gives 97 litres more room. Its 2,605 mm wheelbase is also 85 mm longer. The Suzuki Fronx counters with adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, rear air vents and a head-up display, but its three-year warranty is two years shorter than the Peugeot’s five-year cover.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want 230 Nm of turbo torque, a 405-litre boot and five years/100,000 km of manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, rear air vents and a head-up display matter more than outright power and cargo space.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 2008 RM134,103; Suzuki Fronx RM130,888.
- Power and torque: Peugeot 2008 128 hp and 230 Nm; Suzuki Fronx 100 hp and 138 Nm.
- Dimensions: Peugeot 2008 is 4,300 mm long with a 2,605 mm wheelbase; Suzuki Fronx is 3,995 mm long with a 2,520 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Peugeot 2008 405 litres; Suzuki Fronx 308 litres.
- Warranty: Peugeot 2008 five years/100,000 km; Suzuki Fronx three years/100,000 km.
- Driver assistance: Peugeot 2008 has passive cruise control and a reverse camera; Suzuki Fronx has adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
2008
- 128 hp and 230 Nm turbo petrol engine.
- 405-litre boot and 2,605 mm wheelbase.
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty with three years/60,000 km free service.
- No rear air vents, versus the Fronx.
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
- No 360-degree camera or head-up display.
Fronx
- Adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- Rear air vents, wireless charger and head-up display.
- RM3,215 lower price.
- 100 hp and 138 Nm trail the Peugeot’s 128 hp and 230 Nm.
- 308-litre boot is 97 litres smaller than the Peugeot’s.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty is two years shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM134,103 | RM130,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM85✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing and Mild-hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,199 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 128 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 90.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | 6AT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| 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 | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Weight | 1,225 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 41 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres✓ | 308 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| 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 | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain) |
| 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 for two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| 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 | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 6 Spekers |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| 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-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & Fronx for sale
2008 vs Fronx FAQ
Is the Peugeot 2008 or Suzuki Fronx better?
The Peugeot 2008 is better for performance, luggage room and warranty cover, with 230 Nm, a 405-litre boot and a five-year warranty. The Fronx is better equipped for driving assistance and parking, adding adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Fronx costs RM3,215 less than the Peugeot 2008.
Which has more boot space, the Peugeot 2008 or Suzuki Fronx?
The Peugeot 2008 has the larger boot at 405 litres, compared with 308 litres in the Suzuki Fronx. That is a 97-litre advantage for the Peugeot.
