The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 17,100

€ 17,000

€ 17,100
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 98 VTi is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Peugeot 308 98 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 98 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.47 %

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

Peugeot 308 98 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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