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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 508 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 44600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Peugeot 508?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Peugeot 508

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Peugeot 508 costs 44600 £. That’s a price difference of around 20023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4 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 508 has a convincingly edge – offering 360 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 508 performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 508 pulls significantly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1811 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers evident more room – 487 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 performs evident better – up to 1537 L, which is about 511 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback slight takes the win – 485 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 508 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 508 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £44,600
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Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 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 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
44600 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1811 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4750 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1403 mm
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Max trunk capacity
1537 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot

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

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