Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2013 – 2016) vs Škoda Octavia Combi 4x4 (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 184 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia Combi 4x4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 209 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. At 4,658 mm, the Škoda Octavia Combi 4x4 is 152 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2013 – 2016
|
Škoda
Octavia Combi 4x4
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 12 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 187 hp | 86 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 160 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 11.6 s | 7.2 – 11.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 179 – 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.8 L/100 km | 4.5 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 – 4,506 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,755 – 1,796 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,450 – 1,471 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 – 2,700 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,389 kg | 1,197 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

