The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 18,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
56
69.5
78.5
59
71.5
80.2
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
59 in
101.5
169
102.7
168.3
169 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
8P
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
583 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
















