Peugeot 2008 vs Isuzu MU-X

The Peugeot 2008 starts from $42,490 before on-road costs, while the Isuzu MU-X opens at $43,900. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $1,410.

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 $46,739 and $48,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 2008 by roughly $2,850 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 Peugeot 2008 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Isuzu MU-X gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 stands out with wireless charging and Focal audio that you will not find on the Isuzu MU-X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Peugeot 2008 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Isuzu MU-X responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

The Isuzu MU-X has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 2008 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,605mm wheelbase, 560mm shorter than the Isuzu MU-X at 4,860mm (2,855mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Isuzu MU-X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Peugeot 2008 and 311L in the Isuzu MU-X, giving the Peugeot 2008 a 123L advantage. The Isuzu MU-X seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Isuzu MU-X leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 2,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,254/year for the Peugeot 2008 and $1,824/year for the Isuzu MU-X. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 2008.

Estimated annual total: $1,254 (Peugeot 2008) vs $1,824 (Isuzu MU-X). The Peugeot 2008 saves you roughly $570 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Isuzu MU-X). The Isuzu MU-X has longer coverage.