Peugeot 308 2011 vs Mazda 3 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 22 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 308 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1201 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`468 kg | 1`390 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 492 kg | 575 kg | |
| Peugeot 308 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 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: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
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