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Mazda 6 Estate vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Peugeot 208?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 208 is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,018 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 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 6 Estate offers somewhat more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate 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 only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries noticeably more – 571 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 leads convincingly 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 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
-
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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