Mazda 3 2014 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
|
Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 54 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.7 | |
|
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1630 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 | 420'000 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 Peugeot 508 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Citroen C5 | |
| 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 | |
|
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 | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
|
Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 126 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`900 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 3 has
|
Peugeot 508 has
| |