Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 747 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 73 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The Mazda 626 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 Skoda Octavia (by 583 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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