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Audi A3 Limousine vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (27700 £ vs 29200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Peugeot 308?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • hardly perceptible cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • hardly perceptible lighter
  • slight more trunk space

Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27700 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine has a clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Limousine pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

A3 Limousine

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 curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is hardly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slight more room – 425 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 minimal takes the win – 503 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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.

Audi A3 Limousine
Peugeot 308

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from about £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 9.2 L

Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Peugeot 308

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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
27700 - 58300 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
4367 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
-
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.