Peugeot 2008 vs Renault Arkana

The Peugeot 2008 starts from $42,490 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. That makes the Renault Arkana the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $37,990 for the Peugeot 2008 and $39,990 for the Renault Arkana.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 2008 by roughly $2,140 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 Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 stands out with Focal audio that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 2008 gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Arkana offers synthetic leather.

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 Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Renault Arkana has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 0.8s 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, 268mm shorter than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Peugeot 2008 and 485L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 51L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 2008 leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 200kg 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 $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 2008.

Estimated annual total: $1,254 (Peugeot 2008) vs $1,682 (Renault Arkana). The Peugeot 2008 saves you roughly $428 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 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). Both match on warranty length.