Verdict
The Peugeot 2008’s RM30,897 lower price, 405-litre boot, six airbags and pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking make it the more practical, better-equipped choice for many Malaysian families. Its 128 hp and 230 Nm petrol drivetrain also has a 41-litre tank and rated 4.5 L/100 km economy. The Renault Zoe is the specialist alternative: its 52 kWh battery claims 395 km of range and accepts 22 kW AC or 50 kW DC charging, but its 338-litre boot and four airbags demand more compromise. Choose it only if EV charging suits your routine.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want the larger 405-litre boot, six airbags, autonomous braking and a five-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Renault Zoe if a 395 km claimed EV range, 22 kW AC charging and RM50 annual road tax matter more than boot space and active-safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 2008 RM134,103; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
- Power and torque: Peugeot 2008 128 hp and 230 Nm; Renault Zoe motor 108 hp and 225 Nm.
- Energy use: Peugeot 2008 has a 41-litre petrol tank and rated 4.5 L/100 km economy; Renault Zoe has a 52 kWh battery and 395 km claimed range.
- Boot space: Peugeot 2008 405 litres; Renault Zoe 338 litres.
- Safety airbags: Peugeot 2008 six; Renault Zoe four.
- Warranty: Peugeot 2008 five years/100,000 km; Renault Zoe three years/100,000 km, with five years/100,000 km for its traction battery and electric drivetrain.
2008
- 405-litre boot is 67 litres larger.
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking.
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty and three years/60,000 km free service.
- RM85 annual road tax versus the Zoe’s RM50.
- No 52 kWh battery, 395 km EV range or 22 kW AC charging.
Zoe
- 52 kWh battery with 395 km claimed range.
- 22 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging capability.
- RM50 annual road tax, plus front foglamps and remote boot release.
- Costs RM30,897 more than the Peugeot 2008.
- 338-litre boot is 67 litres smaller.
- Four airbags and no autonomous braking, versus the Peugeot’s six airbags and pedestrian detection.
| 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 | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 75 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
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2008 vs Zoe FAQ
Is the Peugeot 2008 or Renault Zoe better?
The Peugeot 2008 is the better all-round buy for most buyers, with a larger 405-litre boot, six airbags, autonomous braking and a longer five-year vehicle warranty. The Zoe is better only for drivers able to use its 395 km claimed EV range and charging capability.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Zoe costs RM30,897 more than the Peugeot 2008.
Which has the larger boot?
The Peugeot 2008 has the larger boot at 405 litres, compared with 338 litres in the Renault Zoe. That is a 67-litre advantage for the Peugeot.