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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Peugeot 308?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 308

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 275 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

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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 308 offers clearly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers substantially more torque with 300 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot 308 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more boot space – 412 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries considerably more – 503 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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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Peugeot 308

  • 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 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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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 308

The 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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