Verdict
These cars serve different briefs. The Peugeot 2008 is the more compact choice at 4,300 mm long and 1,225 kg, while its 1,199cc turbo produces 230 Nm – 58 Nm more than the Corolla – and is rated at 4.5 L/100 km. The Corolla brings 137 hp, a 470-litre boot and a 2,700 mm wheelbase, useful advantages for a Malaysian family carrying rear passengers and luggage. Its 50-litre tank also holds nine litres more. The Peugeot counters with pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want the smaller SUV body, 230 Nm turbo torque and active safety equipment including autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if you need the 470-litre boot, longer 2,700 mm wheelbase, dual-zone air-con and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 2008 RM134,103; Toyota Corolla RM144,800 – a RM10,697 gap.
- Torque: Peugeot 2008 230 Nm; Toyota Corolla 172 Nm.
- Boot space: Peugeot 2008 405 litres; Toyota Corolla 470 litres.
- Length: Peugeot 2008 4,300 mm; Toyota Corolla 4,630 mm.
- Weight: Peugeot 2008 1,225 kg; Toyota Corolla 1,365 kg.
- Rear suspension: Peugeot 2008 torsion beam; Toyota Corolla double wishbone.
2008
- 230 Nm from a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
- Rated fuel economy of 4.5 L/100 km
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping and blind-spot monitoring
- 405-litre boot is 65 litres smaller
- Manual front-seat adjustment versus an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Single-zone climate control and no rear air vents
Corolla
- 470-litre boot and 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go
- 360-degree camera, rear air vents and dual-zone climate control
- Costs RM10,697 more
- 172 Nm is 58 Nm down on the Peugeot
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM134,103✓ | RM144,800 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,199 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 128 hp | 137 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | 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 | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 41 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 470 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy | 17" 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 | 5 stars✓ |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and 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 on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3 Years/60,000 km Free Service | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM85✓ | RM279 |
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 Corolla FAQ
Is the Peugeot 2008 or Toyota Corolla better?
The Peugeot 2008 is better for a compact SUV package, stronger 230 Nm torque and its autonomous braking, lane-keeping and blind-spot systems. The Toyota Corolla is better for luggage, rear-cabin amenities and adaptive cruise control, with a 470-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Corolla costs RM10,697 more than the Peugeot 2008. The Corolla’s extra spend brings a larger boot, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control, rear air vents and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
Which one has more practical space?
The Toyota Corolla has the larger 470-litre boot, versus 405 litres in the Peugeot 2008, and its wheelbase is 95 mm longer at 2,700 mm. The Peugeot is 330 mm shorter, which may suit tighter parking spaces.