The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 5-door HDi FAP 135 DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 23,300

€ 36,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
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
165.9
168.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Audi S3
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4235 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.22 %

General
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Audi S3
4*
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
RHR, RH01
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
24.61 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
44 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
703 mi
Range
409 mi
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
703 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 135 DPF
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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