Peugeot 208 vs Audi RS7
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Peugeot 208

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2019 price

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Audi RS7

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2020 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2019 Peugeot 208

2020 Audi RS7

By Tom White

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

4.5L/100km (combined)

11.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Unique styling
Sporty drive
Spacious and comfortable

A V8 with 800Nm? Yes please
Hatchback practicality
Standard air suspension

Dislikes

Pricey
Missing advanced safety
Barely any cabin storage

Limited rear headroom
Rear legroom could be better
Cabin storage isn't great

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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2020 Audi RS7 Summary

If you’re looking for a sedan version of the RS 6 Avant, then you’ve come to the right place – sort of. See there is no RS 6 Sedan, but the RS 7 Sportback is the next best thing – you may even find it an even better thing because not only does it share RS 6 Avant’s outrageous engine and high-performance hardware, it’s also a sedan …but with a hatchback.

And if that kind of thing makes you happy, sit down – because the new generation RS 7 Sportback has just landed.

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Deep dive comparison

2019 Peugeot 208 2020 Audi RS7

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.

Verdict

The new-generation RS 7 Sportback heralds the further evolution of this large majestic beast, with more features, a beautifully finished cabin and with more grunt with the looks to match. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of power, dynamics and comfort in the Audi range – apart from in the RS 6 Avant of course.

Peugeot 208 vs Audi RS7 What's the difference?

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Peugeot 208 vs Audi RS7
What's the difference?