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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 508 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 44,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Peugeot 508?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot 508: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Hatchback

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4 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 508 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 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 markedly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers visibly more boot space – 487 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 is decisively ahead 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 £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/100km
  • 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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Reviews Mazda 3 Hatchback

5 (1 Reviews)
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29 Jun 2026, 22:06:55

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efficiency and low consumption
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wonderful e-drive and head-up projection display on the windshield

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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Reviews Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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ANDRZEJ
21 Jan 2026, 14:22:12

I've had the 225 Hybrid GT for two years. Super car if you have, say, solar panels on the roof and charge from a socket — with a 10–15 km commute you drive on electricity for next to nothing. On the motorway at 140 km/h it uses about 6.0–6.3 l/100 km, superb comfort and quietness — and that stylish look!!!

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Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Payload
487 - 502 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
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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
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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