Skoda Octavia 1999 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 60 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 25 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1330 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 372 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`175 kg | 1`335 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 590 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mazda 6. Therefore, Mazda 6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 535 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3200 | |
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