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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Peugeot 208?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • moderately more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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 Sedan

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers moderately more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers moderately more torque with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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, Peugeot 208 is noticeably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 252 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries slightly more – 501 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 has the upper hand 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 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Peugeot 208

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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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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