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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • barely cheaper

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Combi costs 25,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers visibly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers visibly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers considerably more boot space – 640 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries only slightly more – 534 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £25,600
Octavia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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