Mazda CX-5 Skoda Octavia

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Comparison table

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Mazda CX-5 Skoda Octavia
Model years (differs) 2017-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 38,990 € 35,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 82/100 74/100
Combined efficiency rating (differs) 58/100
Efficiency (differs) 55/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 74/100 86/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 35/100 40/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV Liftback
Power (hp) (differs) 165 150
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.5 8.5
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 201 229
Length (mm) (differs) 4575 4698
Width (mm) (differs) 1845 1829
Height (mm) (differs) 1680 1470
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1588 1353
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1800 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 510 600
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 7.4 5.6
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Mazda CX-5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data; mature platform since 2017 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Combined efficiency rating: WLTP 7.4 l/100km petrol without hybridisation, relatively high for segment; editorial weighting · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 7.4, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Practicality: 510 l boot, 1,800 kg braked towing weight, editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Value retention: Insufficient clear-cut residual-value data for this trim and reference date · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Skoda Octavia · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs. WLTP 5.6 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Practicality: Boot 600 l + towing weight 1,600 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · KF, facelift (2024)

Mazda CX-5

Compact SUV with a Skyactiv-G petrol engine, KF generation with 2024 facelift. No hybrid or mild-hybrid drive in this version: WLTP consumption around 7.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure). 510 l boot, braked towing weight 1,800 kg. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · 1.5 TSI (NX, facelift 2024)

Skoda Octavia

Spacious family liftback on the MQB platform. Strong points are the boot (600 l) and the braked towing weight (1,600 kg). The 1.5 TSI with mild-hybrid returns WLTP 5.6 l/100km; owners report 6-7 l/100km in practice (public forums, not measured by us).

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