Peugeot 2008 vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Peugeot 2008 starts from $42,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross 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 are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Peugeot 2008 and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

The Peugeot 2008 features a 10-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 stands out with Focal audio that you will not find on the Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with power tailgate. 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 Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Peugeot 2008 has the clear power advantage at 100kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 2.2s 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, matching the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,300mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 2008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Peugeot 2008 and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Peugeot 2008 a 4L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross 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 $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Peugeot 2008) vs $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $86 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Peugeot 2008 has longer coverage.