Mazda 626 1997 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 7 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Mazda 626 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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