The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 18,600

€ 17,000

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 308 120 VTi is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
59
71.5
80.2
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
102.7
168.3
103.9
175.6
168.3 in
Length
175.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
2981 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.07 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
4*
Generation
BL
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
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
5FW
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
534 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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