Mazda 3 2006 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 31 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 4.42 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 15 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 260 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 715 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`995 | |
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| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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