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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

5 (1 Reviews)
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers very slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 600 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
503 - 545 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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