Mazda 3 2014 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 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 30 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | |
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`815 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average  | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7000 | |
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