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Peugeot 508 SW vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Peugeot 508 SW vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

508 SW

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.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 508 SW offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

508 SW

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, Mazda 3 Sedan is noticeably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers somewhat more boot space – 530 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries marginally more – 501 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 km
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Peugeot 508 SW
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Mazda
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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