Compare performance (132 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 29200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Peugeot 308?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 789 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.20 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
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 308 has a evident edge – offering 195 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls decisively stronger with 300 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Peugeot 308 offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is evident lighter – 1078 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more room – 412 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 convincingly takes the win – 503 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 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 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
28400 - 33800 £
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 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
140 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
Roadster
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1078 kg
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 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
1735 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
152 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 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
152 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
97 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 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
E
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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 MX-5 Roadster is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.