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Audi A3 Limousine vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Peugeot 508 SW?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

508 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 only slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 486 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers moderately more boot space – 530 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Peugeot 508 SW

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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 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
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