Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 560'000 km | 380'000 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: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 626 1998 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 63 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 Mazda 626 (by 165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`935 | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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