The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 26,900

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59
71.5
80.2
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
166.9
168.3 in
Length
166.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.76 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
4*
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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