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Audi A4 Avant vs Peugeot 308 SW – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A4 Avant or Peugeot 308 SW fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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.

Peugeot 308 SW has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7122 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 SW manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

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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 A4 Avant has a decisively edge – offering 470 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs evident better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A4 Avant pulls clearly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is hardly perceptible lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers somewhat more room – 551 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1495 L, which is about 12 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant a bit takes the win – 565 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A4 Avant 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.

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A4 Avant @ Audi AG

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L
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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Peugeot 308 SW

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The 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
Price
37200 - 122500 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4750 - 4782 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1842 - 1866 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1428 - 1493 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1495 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2894 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot

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What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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