Mazda 6 2005 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 3 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 12 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1350 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 312 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`995 | |
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| Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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