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Peugeot Expert Transporter vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (32,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Expert Transporter or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Peugeot Expert Transporter vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Peugeot Expert Transporter

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Expert Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Transporter costs 32,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,110 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Transporter with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers barely more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot Expert Transporter takes 10.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Transporter carries substantially more – 1,226 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 724 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Transporter 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.

from £32,100
Expert Transporter

Peugeot Expert Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
Peugeot Expert Transporter
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Peugeot Expert Transporter

The Peugeot Expert is a practical, no-nonsense work van that combines a car‑like driving feel with a tough, flexible load area — perfect for tradespeople who want comfort on the road and durability on the job. It won’t turn heads for glamour, but its sensible packaging, clever storage and dependable nature make it a smart, low-drama choice for buyers who need a proper transporter.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,100 - 48,100 £
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 172 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg
Payload
487 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Mazda
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