The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,700

€ 40,100

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
59
71.5
80.2
55.1
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.1 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
166.5
168.3 in
Length
166.5 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.15 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
4*
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
511 mi
Range
449 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Audi S3
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