Peugeot 408 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 139 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 408 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 408 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 408 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 408 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: | 4.75 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 29 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 408 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 91 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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