Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 32 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 26 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The Mazda 626 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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