Mazda 3 2019 vs Skoda Octavia 2020
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 59 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 118 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | 1405 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`899 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 554 kg | 575 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Octavia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 15 800 | |
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