QUOTE(zweimmk @ Jul 7 2009, 05:27 PM)
A comparison between the Mazda 3 2.0L Sedan and the Peugeot 308 Turbo.
Advantage marked with (A). Each car have their own significant advantages over the other, at the end of the day - you choose the poison that suits you best
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Price
Mazda 3 2.0L (CBU) Sedan
Price: RM 129,999.00
Peugeot 308 Turbo (CKD)
Price: RM 113,888.00
Price advantage: Peugeot 308 Turbo
Quality advantage: Mazda 3 CBU
Resale value: Even for both marques
Power:
Mazda 3 2.0L Sedan
Output: 108kW / 6500RPM
Torque: 182Nm / 4000RPM
Fuel Capacity: 55L
Features: SVT, Electronic Throttle Control
Peugeot 308 Turbo
Output: 103kW / 6000RPM
Torque: 240nM / 1400RPM
Fuel Capacity: 60L
Features: BMW Valvetronic system on intake side, gasoline direct injection
Power advantage: Mazda 3
Torque advantage: Peugeot 308 Turbo
Note: The engine found in the Peugeot 308 Turbo is the same engine found in the BMW Mini-Cooper
Transmission:
Mazda 3 2.0L Sedan
5 speed AT Activematic
Electric power assisted steering
Peugeot 308 Turbo
4 Speed AT Porsche Tiptronic System
Electric power assisted steering
Advantage: Mazda 3 gains the advantage with an extra gear
Dimensions:
Mazda 3 2.0L
L: 4580mm
W: 1755mm
H: 1470mm
WB: 2640
Boot Space: 335L
Peugeot 308 Turbo
L: 4276
W: 1815mm
H: 1498
WB: 2608
Boot Space: 430L
Dimension: Even for both cars
Bootspace advantage: Peugeot 308 Turbo.
Oddly enough, the Mazda 3 Sedan suffers from very poor cargo space compared to the hatchback version which comes with a whopping 480L of bootspace
Equipment
Mazda 3 2.0L Sedan
Multi-Information Display
Dual-zone Automatic Climate-control Aircon with Pollen filter
Keyless entry system with push/start stop engine and smart start system (A)
17 inch wheels
Steering Controls c/w paddle shifters c/w cruise control (A)
Auto dimming rear view mirror
In-dash 6-CD/MP3/WMA player and 6 speakers audio unit
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Center Console Box with Sliding Armrest
Power folding mirrors with turn indicators
Rain sensing wipers
Leather Seats and Steering (A)
LED Rear Combination Lamps (A)
60:40 split folding rear seat
Peugeot 308 Turbo
Trip computer
Dual zone Automactic Climate Control Aircon with active carbon & pollen filter and air conditioned glove box and fragrance diffuser
Rear passenger air-con vents (A)
Steering with audio remote control and cruise control with speed limiter
17 inch wheels
Panoramic Sunroof (A)
Auto dimming rear view mirror
RD4 Radio/ MP3 CD Player and 6 speaker system + AUX connection point for external audio sources (A)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Power folding mirrors with turn indicators
Auto wipers
Fabric seats with leather wrapped steering
Adjustable front centre armrest with built in storage compartment
Rear parcel shelf storage (accessible from passenger and boot compartments) (A)
Driver and front passenger under seat storage drawers (A)
60:40 split folding rear seat
Advantage: Clearly both cars have certain advantages over each other.
Safety features
Mazda 3 2.0L Sedan
Bixenon project headlamps with Auto-levelling and autolights sensor
Fog lamps (front)
Black-out meter instrumental panel
ABS+EBD+BA
Ventilated front disc and rear disc brakes
Active headrest
Crushable brake pedal
Collapsible steering column
Maidas body
6 Airbags (2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain)
Peugeot 308 Turbo
Project Headlights with “Follow Me Home” and Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and autolights sensor
Fog lamps (front and rear)
ABS+EBD+BA + Traction control, stability control and stability program
Ventilated front disc and rear disc brakes
Active headrest
Detachable brake pedal
Collapsible steering column
5 Star EuroNCAP ratings
6 Airbags (2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain)
ISOFIX seats
Advantage: The Peugeot 308 Turbo is the clear winner in the safety features section.
Good comparison, but it seems like the 308 Turbo is the better deal here. Sure, it loses out on the transmission but the turbocharged French lion does have more growl under the hood with a higher torque at much lower rpms. And it's probably a safer choice with ESP and traction control, just in case you put two wheels into the gravel or skid in the rain.
Equipment-wise, the lack of cruise control in the Peugeot is somewhat annoying, but things like keyless entry is more of a fancy add-on rather than necessity. Same goes with leather seats and LED lamps. The sedan 3's pathetic bootspace is appalling, so it's better to get the hatch instead.
Design wise I personally prefer the 308. Both have gaping mouths and slanted eyes but the Mazda's overwhelming lines is too radical for my liking, but of course, aesthetics are usually subjective.
At the end of the day, the lower price of the 308 will be the deciding factor. A whopping saving of 16K is something that has to be considered. Oddly enough, over here in Australia the 3 costs 27-28KAUD while the Peugeot goes for 33-35K depending on accessories; and therefore the better choice points towards Japanese.
This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Jul 8 2009, 10:20 AM 
Jul 8 2009, 10:14 AM
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