2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2008 Peugeot 308
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 3 and 2008 Peugeot 308 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 3 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 308. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 308 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda 3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 308. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 2008 Peugeot 308 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 3 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
