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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is only slightly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 471 £.

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.

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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 offers marginally 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 visibly 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 markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers markedly 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 marginally more – 545 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
123 - 137 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
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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