Mazda 3 2009 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 11 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1350 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 220 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2000 | |
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