Aion Y Plus vs Peugeot 2008
Verdict
The Aion Y Plus is the bigger and stronger SUV here, with 201 hp, an 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time, a 63.2 kWh battery and 430 km of range. It is also RM14,303 cheaper. The Peugeot 2008 counters with petrol convenience, 4.5 L/100 km consumption, a 199 km/h top speed and auto emergency braking. Both seat five, both have six airbags and both give you 405 litres of boot space, so this is less about luggage room and more about EV running versus petrol familiarity.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want more size, more power, 430 km of EV range and can charge at home or work.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want a petrol B-SUV with 4.5 L/100 km economy, a 41-litre tank and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; Peugeot 2008 RM134,103
- Power: Aion Y Plus 201 hp; Peugeot 2008 128 hp
- Energy: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh battery with 430 km range; Peugeot 2008 41-litre petrol tank with 4.5 L/100 km economy
- Size: Aion Y Plus 4,535 mm long and 1,870 mm wide; Peugeot 2008 4,300 mm long and 1,770 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Aion Y Plus 2,750 mm; Peugeot 2008 2,605 mm
- Safety kit: Aion Y Plus has 6 airbags and no AEB listed; Peugeot 2008 has 6 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 134,103 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 128 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 4.5 L/100km |
| Battery | 63.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 430 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 405 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 85✓ |
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.
Y Plus
- 201 hp electric motor
- 430 km EV range
- Larger body and longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Higher yearly road tax at RM160
- CBU, not CKD
2008
- Auto emergency braking included
- 4.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower yearly road tax at RM85
- 128 hp is well down on the Aion
- Shorter 2,605 mm wheelbase
- Costs more despite matching the Aion's 405-litre boot
Y Plus vs 2008 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or Peugeot 2008 better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for space, power and EV running, with 201 hp and 430 km range. The Peugeot 2008 is better if you want petrol refuelling and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus is RM14,303 cheaper than the Peugeot 2008, based on RM119,800 versus RM134,103.
Which has more boot space?
Neither has an advantage here. The Aion Y Plus and Peugeot 2008 both have 405 litres of boot space, despite the Aion being the larger SUV.