Audi Q3 vs Peugeot 408 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 408 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Audi Q3 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 3111 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 manages with 0.90 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Audi Q3 with 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 408 performs significantly better – achieving up to 453 km, about 334 km more than the Audi Q3.

Engine and Performance: 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 Q3 has a a touch edge – offering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q3 performs minimal better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q3 pulls slight stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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, the Peugeot 408 is barely noticeable lighter – 1544 kg compared to 1635 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers barely noticeable more room – 536 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs a touch better – up to 1583 L, which is about 197 L more than the Audi Q3.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q3 somewhat takes the win – 535 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

All in all, the Peugeot 408 shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.