Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Peugeot 408 II

1.6 THP

167 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Most powerful
    167 hp
    125 kW
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
150hp112kW
167hp125kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
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Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
898km558mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
455L
Max trunk volume
880L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
53L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
37.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP has 17 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
1,415 kg
3,120 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
224 km/h
139 mph
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP8.2 s

Although Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
898 km
558 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
224 km/h
139 mph
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
150 hp
112 kW
167 hp
125 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
898 km
558 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THP
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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