Opel Mokka vs Peugeot 2008
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 58% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Mokka | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 534 900 | R 529 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 349/m | R 9 262/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 309 707 | R 306 812 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 225 193 | R 223 088 |
| Value after 5 years | R 235 160 | R 232 962 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Opel Mokka →
Opel's compact crossover, first sold here in 2013 as the Mokka and later Mokka X, with the sharper French-platform generation arriving in 2021. A facelifted 1.2T range landed in 2025. Design is its calling card, but low volumes mean steep depreciation.
Known for: bold design, small sales numbers
Peugeot 2008 →
Peugeot's compact SUV and its main passenger model in SA today, priced from R529,900 after the 2025 facelift. The second generation's cabin and 1.2 turbo engine earned real praise. Resale still trails the T-Cross and Corolla Cross crowd.
Known for: peugeot's current volume seller
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Opel Mokka or the Peugeot 2008?
They are close to inseparable: 58% vs 58% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Opel Mokka loses about R 225 193 over three years and the Peugeot 2008 loses about R 223 088. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Opel Mokka runs about R 9 349 per month and the Peugeot 2008 about R 9 262, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.