Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 11 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 220 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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