2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307

To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A3 2007 Peugeot 307
Make Audi Peugeot
Model A3 307
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 187 km/hour 207 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.4 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1362 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L