Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Octavia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 626) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 27 NM less than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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