Mazda 3 2019 vs Peugeot 308 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 9 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 117 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 25 800 | |
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