Compare performance (300 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 35100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or Peugeot 408?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi Q2 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24900 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10260 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi Q2 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q2 has a noticeable edge – offering 300 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q2 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q2 pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi Q2 is to a small extent lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers evident more room – 536 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q2 slightly takes the win – 510 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
The Peugeot 408 has only a minor advantage 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.
The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.
detailsThe Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.
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Price
24900 - 43600 £
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Price
35100 - 48000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
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co2
127 - 183 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1330 - 1610 kg
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Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
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Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
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Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
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Length
-
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Length
4687 mm
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Width
1794 - 1802 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1478 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
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Payload
450 - 510 kg
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 300 HP
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 221 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Audi Q2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.