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Mazda 2 vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Peugeot 208?

Mazda 2 vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Peugeot 208

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  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,762 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 offers noticeably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 119 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is very slightly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers markedly more boot space – 352 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 208 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,163 L, about 213 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries very slightly more – 437 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 km
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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,055 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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