The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 98 VTi (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 17,100

€ 24,800

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59
71.5
80.2
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 2.2 CD
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.41 %

General
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 2.2 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 98 VTi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
97 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
100 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
31.16 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
39 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
621 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
113.6 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 98 VTi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 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