Mazda 626 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 18.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 32 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 528 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 26 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`770 | 1`770 | |
| 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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