Peugeot 408 2014 vs Audi A3 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 408 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 408 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Peugeot 408 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 46 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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