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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
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: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`031 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`469 kg | 1`394 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 562 kg | 565 kg | |
| 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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