Skoda Octavia 2020 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 59 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1405 litres | 1138 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`938 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`420 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 618 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 | 14 800 | |
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