The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 36,600

€ 17,100

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 98 VTi.
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
55.1
69.5
77
59
71.5
80.2
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.1 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.9
102.7
168.3
165.9 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.41 %

General
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
8P
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Performance
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 98 VTi
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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