Škoda Octavia (2004 – 2008) vs Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2004 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 208 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,285 kg. At 4,572 mm, the Škoda Octavia is 81 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2004 – 2008
|
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 160 hp | 105 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 320 Nm | 145 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 15.5 s | 9.0 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 223 km/h | 177 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.4 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,572 mm | 4,420 – 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,430 kg | 1,165 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.