Peugeot 2008 vs Subaru Forester

The Peugeot 2008 starts from $42,490 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Forester opens at $43,490. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 2008 by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

Both the Peugeot 2008 and Subaru Forester hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Peugeot 2008 and 83% for the Subaru Forester.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Peugeot 2008 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Subaru Forester.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Peugeot 2008 and 9 in the Subaru Forester.

The Peugeot 2008 features a 10-inch touchscreen, while the Subaru Forester gets a 11.6-inch display. 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 Subaru Forester. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Subaru Forester responds with a Petrol making 136kW and 226Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

The Subaru Forester has the clear power advantage at 136kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 2.9s 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, 355mm shorter than the Subaru Forester at 4,655mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Forester generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Peugeot 2008 and 520L in the Subaru Forester, giving the Subaru Forester a 86L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Forester 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 $1,625/year for the Peugeot 2008 and $2,309/year for the Subaru Forester. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 2008.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Peugeot 2008) vs $2,309 (Subaru Forester). The Peugeot 2008 saves you roughly $684 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 (Subaru Forester). Both match on warranty length.