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Audi A8 vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Peugeot 308?

Audi A8 vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 392 km more than the Audi A8.

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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 A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 376 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is significantly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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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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Audi A8
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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