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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot Boxer comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 35,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Peugeot Boxer?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Peugeot Boxer: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot Boxer

  • markedly more power
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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:

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot Boxer costs 35,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,527 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Peugeot Boxer with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Boxer

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 Peugeot Boxer offers markedly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Boxer delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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.

Seats: Peugeot Boxer offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 658 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Boxer carries significantly more – 2,080 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,578 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Boxer is clearly superior overall 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 £35,500
Boxer

Peugeot Boxer

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Peugeot Boxer

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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 Boxer

The Peugeot Boxer wears its workmanlike practicality with a surprising amount of style, offering an interior that’s easy to live with for tradespeople and small businesses. It’s a sensible, no-nonsense choice if you need reliable load space and low running costs, with clever details that make daily life easier and an exterior that won’t embarrass when you arrive on site.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Peugeot Boxer

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
35,500 - 57,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
560 - 2,080 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
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