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Audi A5 Sportback vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Peugeot 308?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 340 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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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 A5 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 444 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 525 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is visibly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers marginally more boot space – 445 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries marginally more – 530 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is far ahead 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.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
430 - 503 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, 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
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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