Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Peugeot 308 SW?
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 a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3292 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs significantly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 269 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
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 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 Sportback is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is minimal lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1484 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers clearly perceptible more room – 551 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs to a small extent better – up to 1483 L, which is about 283 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 SW hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.
Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26800 - 56600 £
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Price
30100 - 43800 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
78 - 410 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
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Length
4352 - 4381 mm
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Length
4636 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1415 - 1470 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
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Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
417 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.