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Audi A3 Limousine vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Peugeot 308 SW?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably 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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,435 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 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 A3 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead 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.

from £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/100km
Audi A3 Limousine
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 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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Audi A3 Limousine
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 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
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 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
415 - 480 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
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