Mazda 626 1995 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 5 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 is 19 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 73 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Mazda 626 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 Skoda Octavia (by 583 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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