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Mazda 2 vs Peugeot 308 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (115 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (14200 £ vs 29200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Peugeot 308?

Mazda 2

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14200 £, while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £. That’s a price difference of around 15017 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 has a clearly edge – offering 195 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slightly better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Mazda 2 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls convincingly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Mazda 2 is distinct lighter – 1099 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers evident more room – 412 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs noticeable better – up to 1323 L, which is about 373 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 a bit takes the win – 503 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 308 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 308 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 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 308

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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14200 - 21700 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1099 - 1120 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4080 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1695 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1515 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1496 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mazda
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Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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