Mazda 3 2006 vs Peugeot 308 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 19 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Peugeot 308. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 14 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1201 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 48 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 566 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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