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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • markedly lighter
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 72 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 MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Skoda Octavia Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 600 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 473 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 379 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is far ahead 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 MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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