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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Peugeot 308 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (25000 £ vs 29200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Peugeot 308?

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4260 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 3.20 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 308 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 195 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers hardly perceptible more room – 450 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 minimal takes the win – 503 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 308 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £29,200
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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 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
Peugeot 308

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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Mazda 3 Sedan
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
25000 - 34200 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
4367 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
-
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
467 - 481 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.