Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997 – 2002) vs Škoda Octavia (1997 – 2004): specs compared
The Škoda Octavia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Mazda 626 Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,210 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Mazda 626 Hatchback is 74 mm longer than the Škoda Octavia.
| Specification |
Mazda
626 Hatchback
1997 – 2002
|
Škoda
Octavia
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 136 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 230 Nm | 126 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 – 12.6 s | 8.4 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 208 km/h | 171 – 219 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 8.1 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,506 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,412 – 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,609 mm | 2,499 – 2,512 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,165 – 1,260 kg | 1,210 – 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.