Two years ago, the family attended to buy a new car. A car tried to select according to the wishes of all family members. The older generation made a bet on roominess and reasonable price, and the young - in the comfort and dynamics. Unanimously decided on a golf class, and thoroughly studied test drives and reviews the owners chose the Mazda3. So in our garage appeared brand-new sedan that came down the assembly line in August 2007, with 105-horsepower engine of 1.6 liters and five-speed manual gearbox. In the complete Touring with the additional option packages (climate control + light alloy wheels 16 ") Mazda3 cost about 560 thousand rubles. At the time of writing the updated" treshka "with similar characteristics is estimated at 654 thousand rubles. A year later, there was a need for buying another car. Comparing the financial capabilities of the wishes, we decided to take another "golf» - Skoda Octavia A5. And in the spacious garage has another tenant - was released in September 2008, a hatchback with an engine capacity of 1.6 liter 102 hp. ., aggregated six-speed automatic transmission. Selected equipment Ambiente, supplemented with separate climate control and alloy wheels 15 "in December 2008 cost $ 681 thousand rubles. On our web site will soon test-drive the updated Skoda Octavia, which will be described in detail configuration and price. First impressions of the machines had been received from the appearance. Japan's Mazda bribed youth sports design: rapid forms a small clearance, wide-open round linzovannaya optics ... Just wanted to try out the machine in action, pressing harder on the gas. Czech Skoda first caused desire a leisurely walk around it, consider in detail the interior. Sitting in the Octavia, you realize that it's a true European, he will appeal more to adults motorists who enjoy a quiet ride. Skoda wins for its stability - the smooth lines of the body, the huge hood, high ground clearance with a package for the Russian winter. The latter - especially for Russian buyers. Mazda emphasize the sporty character of the front seats with good lateral support and the red-blue illumination devices. Established radio with speakers in all four doors that reads only audio tracks, unlikely to enjoy an ardent lovers of musical accompaniment in a way, but in normal operation it does not cause complaints. Management of radio is at the helm, what can not boast of Czech rival. Capacity glove lets lay there a bunch of documents, operating instructions, a bottle of water, different polunuzhny trash, and then there still have room for purse. Height adjust only the driver's seat, it also has adjustable lumbar support. Behind the driver can comfortably accommodate only a small man (an increase up to 165 cm), the rest will be propping up the front seat of his knees. The rear seats fold in a 60/40 ratio, which was useful in carrying skis and long materials. However, the high trunk opening is not enough to accommodate boxes of microwave. Bulky items fit in the sedan was not an easy task, but with some manipulation of the front seats in the car without interfering with the driver seated 450-liter aquarium. In contrast, Skoda, in the back of the sofa armrest available for the convenience of passengers. Sitting behind the wheel without a problem reaches out to all the buttons on the panel. But to the switches, wipers and turn signals need to get used to stretch your fingers a little further than usual distance. And, of course, the perennial problem of all Mazda - insufficient insulation. Interior Skoda is designed for convenience not only the driver but the passengers. Unlike the Japanese neighbor in the garage, the plastic in this machine is better, but the steering wheel is also made of plastic, unlike the leather in the Mazda. Cooled armrest pops up and is regulated by the corner. Established tape recorder reads the format of MP3. Glove box and cooled, and it lives up to its name - there is enough place except for a pair of gloves and other necessary things weep on numerous pockets throughout the cabin. Heating from the stove reaches for the rear passengers through the air ducts embedded in the center armrest. Front seatbelt locks are pretty high, which helps to fasten the seat belts in the winter, even while wearing a big jacket or coat. Trunk reimburse the small size of the glove box - it quietly placed a few small boxes and packages from the supermarket. When the doors are locked, any of which can be opened by pulling the handle twice. Button door lock is on the center console near the parking brake, so it is convenient to press both sitting front and rear passengers. The Mazda this button is only available to the driver, it is located on the driver's door. Compare the dynamic performance of these two cars does not make sense because of the substantial difference in power plants. "Jap" to instantly respond to pressing the accelerator pedal, control is a joint effort of a small clearance, and stiffer suspension. All this secured an excellent braking system. A small clearance makes itself felt in the parking lot and during trips to the cottage in winter, and the suspension reminds himself while driving on the yard pits. Maximum pleasure in "three rubles, you can feel the smooth asphalt or road. Controllability depends on the size and rubber discs. On summer tires 205/55, clad wheels on R16, car is much more confident than in the winter tires 195/65, which span a 15-inch wheels - turns lubricated precision steering. Appetite for Mazda moderate - in the city, it consumes 9-10,5 liters of fuel, and on the track - 5,5-6 liter. Czech car does not pretend to be the sports car. Specificity of the injector settings and the presence of the electron gas causes the machine to reflect on the split seconds when you press the gas. The first reaction to the delay becomes a stronger push on the pedal, it comes at a time when the computer is signaled to the engine, and it turns sharp peregazovka - this for some time have to get used to. Automaton in the Drive mode is set to fuel economy, can not be said about the mode of Sport. By the way, this mode is not much different on the dynamics during acceleration from manual gear shifting. Consumption of gasoline in urban rhythm is 10-12 liters on the highway - 6-7 L, and in sport mode goes up to 14-15 liters. The engineers of both cars thoroughly come to safety. In this configuration Octavia has four airbags, ABS, front and rear three-point seatbelts with pretensioners and height adjustment, traction control system for automatic transmission. Mazda is equipped with a front three-point safety belts with pretensioners and height-adjustable (rear height is not regulated), eight airbags (they come in all complete "treshki") system and ABS. During operation Mazda3 was 34 thousand kilometers. The only financial investments, which she demanded - maintenance, replacement cabin air filters and buying winter wheels. Zero routine TO It cost 3,5 thousand rubles., The first - to 6 thousand rubles., The second - 4,5 thousand rubles. The guarantee was replaced clutch slave cylinder - an illness of many Mazda3 2007 1.6 liter engine. Cabin filter was replaced on the seventh one thousand kilometers - the cause of failure was included and forgotten for an hour circulation of air through the cabin. Trouble turned to the presence of an unpleasant smell in the cabin. Changing the filter in service cost 1.5 thousand rubles. But the repair does not help. The problem disappeared after cleansing foam cleaner air-conditioning system and an independent filter replacement. The plans do sound insulation in the cabin, this service costs about 30 thousand rubles. And work with their hands would cost about 5 thousand for the materials. Octavia boasts a hassle-free 5000th run. During this time the car spent 4 thousand rubles. for zero maintenance. Text: Olga Zabelkina.
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