Peugeot 206 2002 vs Audi A3 2000

 
Peugeot 206
2002 - 2005
Audi A3
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 138 HP125 HP
Torque: 190 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds9.7 seconds
Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive.
Peugeot 206 engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.8
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.1 l/100km
By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway880 km on highway
600 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara PicassoInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.82 m4.15 m
Width: 1.65 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Peugeot 206 is smaller.
Peugeot 206 is 33 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
992 litres1110 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage space.
Peugeot 206 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 118 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5601`720
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001600
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 206 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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