Compare performance (400 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Peugeot Expert Bus?
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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,368 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.
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 offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 220 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 Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is significantly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 653 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 3,117 L.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries significantly more – 942 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 457 kg.
The Audi A3 Sportback is clearly superior 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.
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 Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
182 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
9
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
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Payload
921 - 942 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
Diesel
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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
Automatic 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
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Peugeot
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