Peugeot 508 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1840 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1240 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: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | 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 508 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: | 515 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 96 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`045 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 600 | |
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