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?
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.
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.
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.
The Peugeot 308 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
25000 - 34200 £
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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co2
123 - 135 g/km
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
-
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Length
4367 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Payload
467 - 481 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-Wheel Drive.