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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Peugeot 308 SW?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

308 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 SW offers barely more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 SW is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 SW delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,484 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers a bit more boot space – 551 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • 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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 444 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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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

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29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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 offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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