Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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