The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,700

€ 27,800

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
59
71.5
80.2
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
56 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
169
168.3 in
Length
169 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.58 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 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)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
511 mi
Range
504 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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