Renault Arkana vs Peugeot 2008

The Renault Arkana starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 2008 opens at $42,490. 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 $39,990 for the Renault Arkana and $37,990 for the Peugeot 2008.

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 Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Renault Arkana stands out with heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 2008. The Peugeot 2008 counters with Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Renault Arkana uses a Petrol producing 116kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a dual-clutch automatic transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Peugeot 2008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 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 Renault Arkana measures 4,568mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 268mm longer than the Peugeot 2008 at 4,300mm (2,605mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the Renault Arkana and 434L in the Peugeot 2008, 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 $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana and $1,254/year for the Peugeot 2008. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 2008.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Renault Arkana) vs $1,254 (Peugeot 2008). 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 / 999,999km (Renault Arkana) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008). Both match on warranty length.