Mazda 3 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Used also on Peugeot 208 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 25 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 54 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8800 | |
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