Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Skoda Octavia torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1555 litres | 1138 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 417 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`973 kg | 1`894 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`348 kg | 1`379 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 515 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Mazda 3. 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: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 15 000 | |
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