Peugeot 508 2014 vs Mazda 3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 508 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1630 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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 508 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used also on Mazda 6, 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. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 508 2014 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 508 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger. Peugeot 508 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 54 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Peugeot 508 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 600 | |
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