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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Skoda Octavia Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (25000 £ vs 23800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Octavia Limousine manages with 4.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

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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 has a evident edge – offering 265 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Sedan tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 370 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is hardly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers distinct more room – 600 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine slightly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Octavia Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £23,800
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • 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 : 4.3 - 6.8 L
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Mazda 3 Sedan
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4660 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1440 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
495 - 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
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
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mazda
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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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