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Audi A1 vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Peugeot 308 SW?

Audi A1 vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,149 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

308 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers very slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 444 km
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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Reviews Audi A1

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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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