The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 GT (17 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 30,600

€ 28,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205 is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57
71
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
71 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.4
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.27 %

General
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
L
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
202 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
210 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
13.92 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
610 mi
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
588 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
106.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 205
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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