Škoda Octavia (1997 – 2004) vs Mazda 626 Sedan (1997 – 2002): 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 Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,210 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Mazda 626 Sedan is 74 mm longer than the Škoda Octavia.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
1997 – 2004
|
Mazda
626 Sedan
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2004 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 90 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 310 Nm | 145 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 15.3 s | 9.6 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 219 km/h | 180 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.2 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,506 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,430 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 – 2,512 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,210 – 1,345 kg | 1,145 – 1,240 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.