Mazda 6 2008 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 94 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 14 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1630 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 75 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 121 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`010 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above 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 (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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