Mazda 3 Sedan vs Peugeot Landtrek
Verdict
At almost the same money, this is really a body-style decision. The Mazda 3 Sedan costs RM119,620 against RM120,072 for the Peugeot Landtrek, but is 671 mm shorter, 734 kg lighter and has rated economy of 5.8 L/100 km. It also gets AEB, lane-keeping with steering correction, adaptive cruise, navigation and a head-up display. The Landtrek answers with a 150 hp/350 Nm diesel, all-wheel drive, ladder frame, 80-litre tank, full-size spare and a much larger footprint. Road tax hurts more: RM404 plays RM90.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan if you want the smaller, lighter five-seater with rated fuel economy, stronger driver-assist kit and lower road tax.
Pick the Peugeot Landtrek if you need a diesel pickup with all-wheel drive, ladder-frame construction, a bigger tank and a full-size spare.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 3 Sedan RM119,620; Peugeot Landtrek RM120,072
- Engine output: Mazda 3 Sedan 118 hp/153 Nm; Peugeot Landtrek 150 hp/350 Nm
- Driveline: Mazda 3 Sedan front-wheel drive; Peugeot Landtrek all-wheel drive
- Size: Mazda 3 Sedan 4,660 mm long/1,440 mm tall; Peugeot Landtrek 5,331 mm long/1,877 mm tall
- Weight and tank: Mazda 3 Sedan 1,361 kg/51 litres; Peugeot Landtrek 2,095 kg/80 litres
- Road tax: Mazda 3 Sedan RM90 a year; Peugeot Landtrek RM404 a year
3 Sedan
- Rated economy of 5.8 L/100 km; no figure is listed for the Landtrek
- More active safety kit: Smart City Brake Support front and rear, collision warning and steering-correction lane keep
- More car-like convenience kit, including adaptive cruise with Traffic Jam Assist, head-up display and navigation
- Much less torque: 153 Nm versus the Landtrek's 350 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only; the Landtrek has all-wheel drive
- Smaller 51-litre fuel tank versus 80 litres
Landtrek
- Far stronger diesel torque: 350 Nm versus 153 Nm
- All-wheel drive, ladder frame and leaf-spring rear suspension suit pickup duties better than the Mazda's unibody sedan layout
- Gets rear air vents, a 360-degree view monitor, front foglamps and a full-size spare
- No rated fuel economy figure, while the Mazda is rated at 5.8 L/100 km
- Fewer driver-assist features: no AEB or collision warning, lane assist is warning only, cruise control is passive
- Higher annual road tax at RM404 versus RM90
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,620✓ | RM 120,072 |
| Body type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,910 cc |
| Horsepower | 118 hp | 150 hp✓ |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 74.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 6-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 5,331 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 3,180 mm |
| Weight | 1,361 kg | 2,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 444 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Goodyear Wrangler |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Drum Brakes |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C | 3x USB Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Cabin Lights, Cargo Area Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | Roof Rails and Side Steps |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 404 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
3 Sedan vs Landtrek FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Sedan or Peugeot Landtrek better?
For most road-car buyers, the Mazda 3 Sedan is the better fit: it is lighter, smaller, has rated economy and gets more active safety kit. The Peugeot Landtrek is better only if you actually need a diesel all-wheel-drive pickup.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot Landtrek costs RM452 more than the Mazda 3 Sedan. The bigger running-cost difference is road tax: RM404 a year for the Landtrek versus RM90 for the Mazda.
Which one has more power and torque?
The Peugeot Landtrek has more of both, with 150 hp and 350 Nm from its 1.9-litre turbo diesel. The Mazda 3 Sedan makes 118 hp and 153 Nm from its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.