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Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot Traveller comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 34,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Peugeot Traveller?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Peugeot Traveller: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot Traveller

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Peugeot Traveller costs 34,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,825 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Traveller

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 considerably 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Traveller offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Traveller carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 398 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Audi A3 Sportback
Peugeot Traveller

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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 Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Peugeot Traveller

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
183 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
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