Mazda 3 2016 vs Peugeot 508 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Peugeot 508, but torque is 16 NM more than Peugeot 508. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
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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: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 2000 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, 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 508 2014 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 508 2014 1.6 engine | |||
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`870 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8800 | |
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