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Audi A5 Avant vs Peugeot 308 SW - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 30100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Peugeot 308 SW?

Audi A5 Avant

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Peugeot 308 SW has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs clearly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 302 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

308 SW

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 A5 Avant has a convincingly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs minimal 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 A5 Avant pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

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 308 SW offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is clearly perceptible lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers somewhat more room – 551 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs barely noticeable better – up to 1483 L, which is about 59 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant minimal takes the win – 535 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 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.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Peugeot 308 SW

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Audi A5 Avant
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.