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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 2`000 kg | 1`914 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`390 kg | 1`401 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 513 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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 (€): | 15 600 | 14 800 | |
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