Škoda Favorit (1989 – 1995) vs Mazda 121 (1991 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 68 hp at most. The Mazda 121 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 150 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 838 kg. The Škoda Favorit dates from 1989 – 1995, the Mazda 121 from 1991 – 1998.
| Specification |
Škoda
Favorit
1989 – 1995
|
Mazda
121
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 68 hp | 53 – 72 hp |
| Torque | 89 – 103 Nm | 86 – 104 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 15.5 s | 11.4 – 15.2 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 150 km/h | 150 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 7.6 L/100 km | 6.5 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,815 mm | 3,810 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,390 mm |
| Curb weight | 838 – 892 kg | 805 – 810 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

