Peugeot 308 2011 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 36 HP more power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Mazda CX-3. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 308 and Mazda CX-3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 1260 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-3 (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-3. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`870 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 620 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 12 400 | |
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