Peugeot 301 2013 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 301 engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Peugeot 301 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Peugeot 301 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 301 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 301 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 301 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: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 301 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2011 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 301 is smaller. Peugeot 301 is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1332 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 301 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`524 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`090 kg | 1`265 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 434 kg | 555 kg | |
| Peugeot 301 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5400 | |
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