Peugeot 308 vs Mazda 6e

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. That makes the Peugeot 308 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $53,889 and $54,989 respectively.

The Mazda 6e currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Peugeot 308 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

The Mazda 6e holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 308. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Peugeot 308 and 93% for the Mazda 6e.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Peugeot 308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 308 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof and Focal audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with V2L and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Peugeot 308 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mazda 6e responds with a Electric Motor making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 107kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 308 measures 4,365mm long on a 2,675mm wheelbase, 556mm shorter than the Mazda 6e at 4,921mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 337L in the Mazda 6e, giving the Peugeot 308 a 47L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda 6e leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,150kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). Both match on warranty length.