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Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Peugeot 308?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Peugeot 308

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  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Sportback

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 Sportback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 309 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is barely faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

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

A3 Sportback

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 Sportback is very slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 223 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries barely more – 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 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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 £27,000
A3 Sportback

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

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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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 Sportback
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 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
225 - 237 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
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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