Audi A3 8Y or Peugeot 308 III (P51)?

2020–present vs 2021–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, 308 III (P51) 4,636 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, 308 III (P51) 608 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, 308 III (P51) 1.2 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, 308 III (P51) 81–165 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), 308 III (P51) 33 items (Active).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no 308 III (P51) is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Peugeot 308 III (P51)2021–present · 13 engines · Active, Allure, GT, Active PackSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Peugeot 308 III (P51)2021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,367 mm–4,636 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,852 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,441 mm–1,444 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,675 mm–2,732 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume361 l–608 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,263 kg–1,684 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank40 l–52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power81–165 kW (110–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · Hybrid 225
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · Hybrid 225
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim33 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim38 · GT
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or Peugeot 308 III (P51)?

Length: Peugeot 308 III (P51) 4,636 mm, Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm (a 141 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,732 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 608 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or Peugeot 308 III (P51)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal Peugeot 308 III (P51) 1.2 l/100 km (Hybrid 225).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or Peugeot 308 III (P51)?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest Peugeot 308 III (P51) 165 kW (224 hp) (Hybrid 225).

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