Mazda 626 1995 vs Skoda Octavia 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 25 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 27 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 20 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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`715 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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