The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 18,800

€ 20,400

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.8 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4*
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
26.88 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
777 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
583 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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