Audi A1 vs Peugeot 308

The Audi A1 starts from $51,500 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Peugeot 308 the more affordable entry point by $2,510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $56,650 and $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi A1 and Peugeot 308 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Audi A1 and 79% for the Peugeot 308.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi A1 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 308.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi A1 and 6 in the Peugeot 308.

The Audi A1 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 308 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A1 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 counters with wireless charging and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi A1 uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Peugeot 308 responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Audi A1 has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi A1 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi A1 measures 4,029mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 336mm shorter than the Peugeot 308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Peugeot 308 a 49L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 308 leads with a 1,150kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,596/year for the Audi A1 and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,596 (Audi A1) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A1) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). Both match on warranty length.