Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
|
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
|
By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 15 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 635 litres | |
|
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 260 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 715 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Skoda Octavia has
|
Mazda 3 has
| |