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.
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.
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 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 - 129 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
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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.