Peugeot 308 vs Audi A1

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi A1 opens at $51,500. 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 $53,889 and $56,650 respectively.

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

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

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 Peugeot 308 and 6 in the Audi A1.

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

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

The Peugeot 308 uses a Hybrid producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Audi A1 responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 320Nm, paired to a s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 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 Peugeot 308 measures 4,365mm long on a 2,675mm wheelbase, 336mm longer than the Audi A1 at 4,029mm (2,563mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 335L in the Audi A1, 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 $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308 and $1,596/year for the Audi A1. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Peugeot 308) vs $1,596 (Audi A1). 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 / 200,000km (Peugeot 308) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A1). Both match on warranty length.