Audi S3 vs Peugeot 308 GTi — full comparison

Audi S3

Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD

Peugeot 308 GTi

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi S3

The Audi S3 blends all-weather AWD grip with brisk 310 hp performance and a 4.8 s 0–100 km/h sprint, while remaining usable as a compact five-seater. It offers good value in its segment for buyers who want everyday usability with genuine pace.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety310 hpAWD

Car B

Peugeot 308 GTi

The Peugeot 308 GTi blends hot-hatch performance with compact-family practicality and efficient running. It’s good value in its segment, pairing 6.0 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s and a 5-star safety rating.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 65

City 56 / 59

Budget / value 59 / 64

Road trip 46 / 42

Performance 39 / 33

Cargo 18 / 23

Practical 49 / 52

Premium 50 / 28

Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S3 · Orange = Peugeot 308 GTi

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S3 Peugeot 308 GTi

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Pros & cons

Audi S3

AWD traction boosts confidence in winter and wet conditions
Quick acceleration for effortless merging and passing (0–100 km/h in 4.8 s)
Efficient for its class at 7.2 L/100km combined
Good value in its segment for an AWD performance compact
Small 325 L trunk limits cargo-heavy trips
Not focused on hardcore performance driving or track use
No hybrid or EV option for maximum fuel savings
Price around 44,000 may exceed strict economy-car budgets

Peugeot 308 GTi

Strong acceleration for confident overtakes (0–100 km/h in 6.0 s).
Efficient for its class at 6.0 L/100 km combined.
Five-star safety rating for added reassurance.
Practical 420 L boot and five seats in a compact footprint.
FWD only—no AWD option for extra traction.
Less suited to cargo-heavy use despite a 420 L boot.
Petrol-only; no hybrid or plug-in alternative.
Winter driving requires added care due to the FWD setup.

Verdict

Pick Audi S3 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi S3 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Peugeot 308 GTi if…

Performance & capability

Peugeot 308 GTi is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi S3

Peugeot 308 GTi

Verdict

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