MG ZS EV vs Peugeot 2008
Verdict
At RM126,629, the MG ZS EV is RM7,474 cheaper than the RM134,103 Peugeot 2008 and brings a 174 hp electric motor, 51.1 kWh battery and 320 km range. It is also larger in most directions and has 448 litres of boot space. The Peugeot counters with petrol use: a 1.2 litre engine, 128 hp, 230 Nm, 4.5 L/100 km and a 41 litre tank. Both are five-seat B-segment SUVs with front-wheel drive, six airbags and AEB; this is EV running versus petrol habits.
Pick the MG ZS EV if you can charge regularly and want the lower price, 174 hp electric motor and bigger 448 litre boot.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want a petrol B-SUV with 4.5 L/100 km fuel economy, a 41 litre tank and the higher 199 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: MG ZS EV RM126,629; Peugeot 2008 RM134,103
- Powertrain: MG ZS EV single-motor electric; Peugeot 2008 1,199 cc petrol
- Power: MG ZS EV 174 hp; Peugeot 2008 128 hp
- Running figures: MG ZS EV 320 km EV range; Peugeot 2008 4.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Boot space: MG ZS EV 448 litres; Peugeot 2008 405 litres
- Top speed: MG ZS EV 170 km/h; Peugeot 2008 199 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 126,629✓ | 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 | 174 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 | 8.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 199 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 4.5 L/100km |
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 320 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,625 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Boot space | 448 L✓ | 405 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
ZS EV
- Lower price by RM7,474
- 174 hp electric motor
- Bigger 448 litre boot
- 320 km range needs charging access
- Lower 170 km/h top speed
- Shorter 2,585 mm wheelbase
2008
- Petrol engine with 4.5 L/100 km figure
- Higher 199 km/h top speed
- Longer 2,605 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM7,474 more
- 128 hp trails the MG’s 174 hp
- Smaller 405 litre boot
ZS EV vs 2008 FAQ
Is the MG ZS EV or Peugeot 2008 better?
For a spec-led buyer, the MG ZS EV has the edge with a lower price, 174 hp, 320 km EV range and a 448 litre boot. Choose the Peugeot 2008 if petrol refuelling and 4.5 L/100 km matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MG ZS EV is RM7,474 cheaper than the Peugeot 2008.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The MG ZS EV has the larger boot at 448 litres, against 405 litres in the Peugeot 2008. That is a 43 litre advantage for the MG.