Audi A3 2004 vs Peugeot 308 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 308) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 26 HP more power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 60 NM less than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Audi A3 is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1201 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
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