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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Peugeot 2008?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 2008

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  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Peugeot 2008 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 214 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 2008 uses 4.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers somewhat more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 2008 delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is a bit lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers slightly more boot space – 434 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 2008 has the upper hand 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.

from £24,800
2008

Peugeot 2008

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 405 km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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