Skoda Scala 2023 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Scala engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Skoda Scala reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Scala consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Scala could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Scala consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Scala is smaller, but higher. Skoda Scala is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Scala is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | 1019 litres | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 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 Scala (by 391 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Scala is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Skoda Scala can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`907 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 20 600 | |
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