Audi A7 vs Peugeot 208
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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Peugeot 208

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2019 Audi A7

2019 Peugeot 208

By Matt Campbell

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.3L/100km (combined)

4.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Unique styling
Sporty drive
Spacious and comfortable

Dislikes

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

Pricey
Missing advanced safety
Barely any cabin storage

2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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2019 Peugeot 208 Summary

In a world of cheap, popular and well-specified Japanese and Korean small hatchbacks, it’s easy to forget the humble French cars that once helped define the segment.

They’re still around, though. You’ve probably seen a few Renault Clios, you might not have seen the tragically underrated new Citroen C3, and there’s at least a chance you’ve seen one of these – the Peugeot 208.

This iteration of the 208 has been around in one form or another since 2012 and is due to be replaced by a second-generation model in the near future.

So, should you consider the aging 208 in a busy market segment? I spent a week behind the wheel of the second-from-the-top GT-Line to find out.

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2019 Audi A7 2019 Peugeot 208

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Verdict

The 208 GT-Line is hardly a car purchased on its value offering; it’s an emotional purchase. Fans of the brand know it, even Peugeot knows it.

Here’s the thing, though, the GT-Line looks the part, is true-to-its-roots in how fun it is to drive, and will surprise most with its spacious dimensions and decent spec level. So, while it might be an emotional buy, it’s not necessarily a bad one.

Audi A7 vs Peugeot 208 What's the difference?

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Audi A7 vs Peugeot 208
What's the difference?