Peugeot 408 2014 vs Audi A3 2008
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 139 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 800 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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