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Mazda 3 Sedan 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 Sedan or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • barely more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Both models are evenly matched in price – each starts at 25,000 £ .

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 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 barely 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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

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

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 barely lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 600 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is decisively ahead 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
Mazda 3 Sedan
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Mazda 3 Sedan

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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Mazda 3 Sedan
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
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
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
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