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Mazda CX-5 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mazda CX-5 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly 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

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 Limousine offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm more.

CX-5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 600 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries marginally more – 601 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly superior 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.

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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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Mazda CX-5
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 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
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co2
157 - 169 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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
141 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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