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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 3008 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Peugeot 3008?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 3008: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Peugeot 3008

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

3008

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 3008 offers significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 3008 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers substantially more torque with 511 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 359 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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.

Seats: Peugeot 3008 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers considerably more boot space – 520 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 390 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 3008 carries clearly more – 467 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 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.

from £36,500
3008

Peugeot 3008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 698 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Peugeot 3008

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Peugeot 3008

The Peugeot 3008 blends bold French styling with a surprisingly grown-up interior that makes even dull commutes feel a little bit special. Practical enough for family life yet lively to drive, it’s a clever all‑rounder that stands out from the crossover crowd without shouting for attention.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Peugeot 3008

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
36,500 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
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