The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 27,900

€ 20,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 MPS is 9.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 120 VTi.
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
57.5
69.7
77.6
59
71.5
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
103.9
177.6
102.7
168.3
177.6 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4028 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.69 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
BL
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
5FW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
511 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
511 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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