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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 208 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 20700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Peugeot 208?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Peugeot 208

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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.

Peugeot 208 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 208 manages with 4.50 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Mazda 3 Hatchback has a slightly edge – offering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 208 pulls to a small extent stronger with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Peugeot 208 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 254 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers minimal more room – 352 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 208 performs to a small extent better – up to 1163 L, which is about 137 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback to a small extent takes the win – 485 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 208 shows itself to be performs better in key areas and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Peugeot 208

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 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
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4055 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1745 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1430 mm
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
199 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
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
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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