308 Saloon vs MAZDA3

Peugeot · Mazda

1/4 Mile winner

MAZDA3

Beats the 308 Saloon by 0.07s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the MAZDA3 beats the 308 Saloon by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the MAZDA3 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

130 hp

155 hp

0–100 km/h

8.9s

Top speed

200 km/h

Engine

Inline-4

2.0L SkyActiv-G

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

230 Nm

213 Nm

Price

$28,000

$24,000

Simulated race times

Distance

308 Saloon

MAZDA3

100 m

7.493s

7.456s

1/8 mile

11.064s

11.012s

1/4 mile

16.606s

16.533s

1 km

29.662s

29.555s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: MAZDA3 is $24,000 vs $28,000 for the 308 Saloon — a $4,000 gap. Power: MAZDA3 makes 25 hp more (130 vs 155).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 308 Saloon or the MAZDA3?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the MAZDA3 is faster, beating the 308 Saloon by 0.07 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 308 Saloon vs the MAZDA3?

The 308 Saloon hits 100 km/h in 9 seconds, while the MAZDA3 does it in 8.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 308 Saloon produces 130 hp; the MAZDA3 produces 155 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 308 Saloon tops out at 200 km/h, and the MAZDA3 reaches 200 km/h.

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