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Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot 308 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 29200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Peugeot 308?

Audi A3 Sportback

Peugeot 308

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Sportback has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2409 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs clearly better – achieving up to 450 km, about 309 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 Sportback has a decisively 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 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

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

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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.

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In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is barely noticeable lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers barely noticeable more room – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – up to 1323 L, which is about 123 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
205 - 250 km/h
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
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

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

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