Peugeot 508 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 280'000 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 Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 408 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 65 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`015 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 600 | |
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