Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
|
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
|
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
|
Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 19 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1263 litres | |
|
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 226 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 317 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Skoda Octavia has
|
Mazda 3 has
| |