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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Peugeot 308?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot 308

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  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 3 Hatchback is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,217 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 offers only slightly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 3 Hatchback is only slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries only slightly more – 503 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands well ahead of its rival 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 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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 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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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
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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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