The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13)
€ 17,000

€ 17,100

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 7.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 98 VTi.
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
57.9
69.1
77
59
71.5
80.2
69.1 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
103.9
175.6
102.7
168.3
175.6 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.47 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
BL
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
97 hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 98 VTi
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
39 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
621 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft