KGM Actyon vs Peugeot 2008

The KGM Actyon starts from $44,500 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 2008 opens at $42,490. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $2,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $48,950 and $46,739 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 2008 by roughly $2,705 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The KGM Actyon features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 2008 gets a 10-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Actyon stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 2008. The Peugeot 2008 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Actyon gets leather upholstery while the Peugeot 2008 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the KGM Actyon and 1-zone in the Peugeot 2008.

The KGM Actyon uses a Turbo GDi producing 120kW and 280Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The Peugeot 2008 responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The KGM Actyon has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Actyon measures 4,740mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 440mm longer than the Peugeot 2008 at 4,300mm (2,605mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Actyon generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 668L in the KGM Actyon and 434L in the Peugeot 2008, giving the KGM Actyon a 234L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Actyon leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon and $1,625/year for the Peugeot 2008. That is a $541 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 2008.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (KGM Actyon) vs $1,625 (Peugeot 2008). The Peugeot 2008 saves you roughly $541 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Actyon) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008). The KGM Actyon has longer coverage.