Mazda 3 2019 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| 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: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Octavia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | 1555 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 417 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`894 kg | 1`973 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`379 kg | 1`348 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 625 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 15 600 | |
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