Mazda 3 Sedan vs Skoda Octavia Limousine – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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: the 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.

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: the Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 370 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the 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.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Octavia Limousine proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Octavia Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.