2002 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A3 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A3 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A3 | 207 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
