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Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot 408 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A3 Sportback or Peugeot 408 fits your lifestyle better.

Audi A3 Sportback

Peugeot 408

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

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Sportback has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8289 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.70 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 408 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 455 km, about 314 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 Sportback has a clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 175 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 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 184 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers evident more room – 536 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs evident better – up to 1583 L, which is about 383 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback slight takes the win – 480 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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.

Audi A3 Sportback
Peugeot 408

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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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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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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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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