Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 136 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 352 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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