Audi A3 2008 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 58 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.0 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2011 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 |
1104 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 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3800 | |
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