Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 31 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 15 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 635 litres | |
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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`995 | 1`825 | |
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| 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 (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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