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Peugeot 308

Sharp European hatchback and wagon featuring i-Cockpit ergonomics, 610 L boot space, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

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Audi A3

Premium German compact saloon and hatchback blending Virtual Cockpit refinement, responsive TFSI performance, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated
Peugeot 308Audi A3
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 28,000,004,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
308 Allure / GT Line / SW Estate 1.2 PureTech / 1.5 BlueHDi
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,367 mm (Hatch) / 4,636 mm (SW)
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,852 mm
1,816 mm
Height
1,441 mm
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,675 mm
2,636 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
140 mm
Boot space
412 L (Hatch) / 610 L (SW Estate expanded to 1,660 L)
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,290 kg
1,280 kg
Seats
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo / 1.5L BlueHDi 130 Diesel
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
230 Nm (Petrol) / 300 Nm (Diesel)
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
9.1 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
207 km/h
224 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.0 km/L (1.2T) / 23.5 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
City
15.0 km/L (1.2T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.2T) / 26.0 km/L (1.5 Diesel)
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Tank size
53 L
50 L
CO₂ emissions
108 g/km
119 g/km

At a glance

Model
Peugeot 308 (T9 / P5 Series)
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Station Wagon (SW)
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech) / 1,499 cc (1.5L BlueHDi)
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or Quattro AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
140 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Class-leading 610 L SW Estate cargo capacity: Ideal for long family road trips to Nakuru or Kisumu.
  • Ultra-frugal 23+ km/L BlueHDi diesel: Long-distance highway touring with minimal fuel stops.
  • Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage: Substantial tax savings compared to 2.0L European competitors.
  • Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.4L and 1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
  • Premium Virtual Cockpit interior: 12.3-inch digital display with MMI touch navigation.
  • Excellent 17.5+ km/L fuel economy: Frugal turbo petrol technology with Cylinder on Demand.
  • Elegant Saloon & Sportback options: High executive style and strong local market demand.
What’s not so good
  • 145 mm ground clearance: Demands careful navigation over rough unpaved estate roads.
  • Rear legroom on hatchback: SW wagon offers longer wheelbase and better rear legroom.
  • 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
  • S tronic dual-clutch maintenance: Demands regular transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km.

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