Mazda 3 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 9 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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