Peugeot 308 2021 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 55 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2021 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 412 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1323 litres | 1019 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 117 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 21 400 | |
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