Comparison Test: 2018 Mazda 6 v Commodore v Octavia v Mondeo | Drive.com.au

[@isaialeuila9327]

Mazda!!!! Simply yet sooo elegant!!!!!

[@bighangers]

Granted you said that the octavia is out of its size class why wouldn't you put the Skoda Superb on test in its place, its starting price is cheaper than the octavia you tested and would be better suited to rival the other 3 - not really comparing apples with apples...

[@vladmihai306]

Fully agree. And then it would've been the best of the 4. One thing is clear, australians love japanese cars and british guys love fords. They have a genetically programmed love for these brands.

[@JinxyNZ]

The Mazda is simply the better car except for the infotainment system

[@vladmihai306]

That is your opinion and I respect it :)

[@jaromor8808]

*Jinxy NZ* Your comment has zero relevance to the comment you are responding to.

[@pth7780]

Yes exactly. I just bought the Skoda wagon after driving several other brands. Sensational drive!!

[@freeagent8225]

Get a good 2nd hand car. Every accountant will tell you NEVER buy a new car. Then go on holidays this will impress your neighbours more than any car!

[@verynick]

In America, I would literally put my reservation on a Mazda is they ever release it. Mazda said people don’t buy wagon here but I’m willing to put money where my mouth is lol Mazda is a long term car brand. Keeper for life! Timing chain 2.5T alone is enough reason for me to buy one.

[@sergio-h7n]

Братан я тебе так скажу у нас в России тоже нет мазда wagon , просто это маркетинг продаж лучше продать паркетники со слабым двигателем что бы за Новой машиной побежали в автосалон, они прекрасно понимают что универсал это золотая середина так что маркетинг диктует свои правила

[@glennbrown7241]

Why no VW Passat or Skoda Superb?

[@craiga7652]

You compare boots by moving a suitcase between them but fail to give the litre capacity of the boots. Need to lift your game a bit pal.

[@ayungspeed]

Mazda 6 stylish sporty handsome out of the three

[@johnglanville3367]

Mazda for sure!

[@ATLcentury334]

Wish we had wagons to choose from here in the U.S., all these SUV’s look the same. We often get compliments on our Jetta Sportwagen. Probably going to look at another one (Golf) next year. Really would like a Mazda6 wagon. Our 2015 6 Grand Touring is the nicest car we’ve ever owned, even more pleased with 40 mpg on the highway for such a large car while on vacation.

[@andrejkrusic372]

Skoda Octavia is not in the same class... It is in golf class.... For a good comparison you should look at Superb

[@mieczyslawgrudzien9380]

Mazda beste Auto Nummer eins und zuverlässig und macht keinen Skandale und betrug 👍👍👍👍

[@nomadenview]

Dankeschön

[@chimmy5401]

Mazda6👍

[@jonaszehnder3844]

Normally the Skoda has the most trunk space. ~610 litres. The others only have something like 550 or so.

[@anzekac29]

superb has more...octavia not so big

[@VladR214]

Mazda6 ftw...

[@voidabstraction]

How come you didn't show the space woth seats dropped? An important part is knowing if seats fold flat. I can't find that info anywhere haha.

[@Rally4Life1982]

I've had less issues (the fuel release flap stopped working) with my Mondeo compared to our Mazda 2 with 120,000km less on the clock. TDCI for the win.

[@alladin1314]

There's a Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 4x4 280HP that blows all those cars out of the water in terms of... well everything. Why use the C segment Octavia in a D segment comparison?

[@aadi8568]

Not the mazda. Mazda is the most reliable, stylish, and the nicest to drive, may not be the biggest or speediest, but its lovely to drive, and amazing interior

[@la_micka8697]

@@aadi8568 mazdas 2.2 litre diesel is definitely not the most reliable

[@abu-vai-sunny-vai]

@@la_micka8697 Skoda is the shitiest. Most unreliable car.

[@kvpi727]

mazda everyday always

[@Ectheli0n]

I work in a small company and I had 3 of those cars..except for the octavia, I took a Superb...they are all great cars, but mazda is the luxury go to for ceo's and bosses, while we buy others for team leaders, and managers

[@blackeagle6655]

it was not right to compare ordinary simple cars with mazda!

[@wax333]

why wasnt the subaru levorg or the hyundai i40 wagon considerd for this video either ?

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Thanks for The Test!

[@don-aroo631]

mazda is the best one

[@BruceWayne-tp6uo]

Mazda 6.

[@elanglintangsamuderasudjat9280]

Mazda 6 Estate ❤️

[@club1fan552]

Bring back the wagon!

[@yasuyukinishi5914]

Mazda6

[@04poppop]

Mazda 6 don't have contender in this group of cars, Passat is strong rival and I don't dare to say Audi A4 and other germans are in danger, they are not in comfort position next to mazda 6 anymore.

[@speedemon1992]

Mazda by a mile

[@kienfung3045]

Without a doubt, the skoda doesn't even come close.

[@jimfarr3610]

Should have used the Holden Calais V tourer or at the very least the Holden Calais tourer

[@luboskocman]

I'm bit confused about statement of Mazda's missing carplay option. I do have Mazda 6 2019 and I do have apple car play (same for 2018 model, that was the year of refresh).

[@wax333]

Why wasnt the subaru levorg consulted in this segment lol also i feel the reviews were biased towards the mazda 6 from the begining lol love the octavia but reliability would be my issue as with the mondeo

[@adam145]

Wait how the hell does that Mazda take 410 Nm from that engine? Is this a different engine compared to the one in USA?

[@debi1988]

250 ps 0-100 6,5 sec.

[@tekz6435]

It's the same engine in NA/USA...tech is called DPT or dynamic pressure turbo that's why it can produce 310 ft lbs of torque !

[@Adish0287]

450nm

[@shz062]

Mazda6＞Octavia＞Mondeo＞Commodore

[@x.s.1598]

Mazda wins easily!

[@debi1988]

mazda n1.

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

What models will replace Ford Mondeo & Falcon down under a next generation Mazda 6 in sedan & Stionwagon should come 2025 down under .

[@theedge508]

That will be my pick if they ever sell it in usa

[@leoesposito8762]

Im a Ford man but gee i think there all very good. .

[@jaromor8808]

Ford has seriously dropped the ball with this generation of Mondeo. Too little too late, like 2y too late. From a serious Passat rival to this...

[@tesla_models]

@@jaromor8808 nope

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

Can’t believe that the Holden commodore rs (cheapest and lowest grade in the video) still has a power tailgate but the Mazda doesn’t

[@dragsink9776]

i'm pretty sure mazda has a power tailgate, if not.. it should be in the next model as he didn't use the top of the range model to compare

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

Dragisa true but my Skoda has it as standard

[@TheStigHCE09]

Dragisa powered tailgate is not available on any 6 model. Not even Atenza.

[@l4gtimes]

Because it's so hard to close a tailgate manually...

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

VoiceofReason yeah, it is when u have little kids and a hand full of stuff and some cars have some of the heaviest boots ever (2013 Toyota Kluger) so heavy

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

Steven Ottley car tester down under .

[@fxcg2]

You meant Opel Insignia no?

[@bryanhood8077]

No. This car was designed by Holden engineers for Australia. The AWD V6 VXR with Brembo Brakes, 9 speed box, active cruise, self steering, self parking, cooling/heated seats with massage, and head up display and remote start is brilliant. Ive done 26,000klm in mine after owning nearly every Commodore ever made, the ZB VXR is the best. Oh, I also have a 357KW HSV Grange.

[@syedmohummed]

Can I have the name of the music please? :)

[@jbm0866]

I'm all about the counter culture in cars, hatchbacks and wagons are where its at for me. It's a shame we only get one of these in the U.S. (your Commodore is our Buick Regal TourX) and they don't sell well enough for me to have a large selection of used models in a few years. (a little too expensive brand new)

[@Lucknoexist]

didn't sell well here either, the new "Commodore" flopped

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

A model in South Africa in the 80s was Chevrolet Commodore .

[@angusnz7910]

Not sure about Aussie but NZ the Mazda has NO resale value....a fact I learnt the hard way when enquiring about trading up my 2yo old wagon for the new GT. Maybe it was Mazda trying to take me for a ride, but all they did was turn me to Passat...and I’m glad I spent the few extra dollars too now.

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

Hello Angus, Hope that you are enjoying your VW Passat. Regarding Mazda in Australia, in 2018 when this test was conducted Mazda was the second highest selling car manufacturer for that year, selling 111,280 cars, whilst Toyota was number one with 217,061, Hyundai third with 94,187, and VW at nineth with 56,620. In 2023, yet again Mazda was number two with 100,008 sales, and Toyota number one with 215,240, Ford third with 87,800, and VW eleventh with 43,821. Due to Mazda's popularity in Aust', I would say that their resale value here is okay, but currently wagons are very much less popular than SUVs which probably results in a lower resale. I am currently thinking about buying a new Mazda wagon, the 2024 Mazda 6 G25 Sport, which comes with the naturally aspirated 2.5 litre engine, which is AUD$42,132 drive-away. The VW Passat is now no longer sold in Australia, whilst last year the cheapest Passat being sold here was the 2023 162TSI Elegance, and that was about AUD$60,000 (or more) drive-away. Both the Commodore and Mondeo wagon are no longer sold here. The Skoda Octavia wagon is still sold here, with the cheapest being AUD$43,990 drive-away, for the 2024 110TSI Style. The cheapest Superb is the 2024 206TSI SportLine Auto 4x4, at AUD$$71,990 drive-away. Cheers.

[@robertarmstrong4801]

Just don't drive one of those in the outer Sydney suburbs. If you do very soon you will break a rubber band tyre and wheel on a pot hole. An SUV or a crew cab ute is now the only choice for out of town driving.

[@OG-dp1kx]

Why on earth are you comparing an Octavia to the other cars here? Octavia is a c segment car while the others are d segments. Should be comparing a Skoda superb! Really apples and oranges

[@deroyt5076]

Holden commodore ❤

[@MrOzgooner]

Why did they pick the Holden poverty pack next to the other 3, ...this comparison is flawed and biased !

[@oliviakorotki6527]

Mondeo every day of the week

[@alphillips5478]

My 2014 mazda6 is not noisy!

[@Jayphil1]

Hey I have one too. Great car. Do you know where I can get parts online?

[@alphillips5478]

@@Jayphil1 Where in the world are you?

[@Jayphil1]

@@alphillips5478 in Jamaica. I have to get most of my things online for it

[@alphillips5478]

@@Jayphil1 I get some parts on Ebay but not many as I have it regularly serviced by mazda. Every 4 years a major service and just oil/oil filter and air filter change inbetween

[@Jayphil1]

@@alphillips5478 I do exactly the same and I don't need much parts. I jus have a bad sway link and I prefer to buy the OEM version because the dealers in my country sell primarily aftermarket which can be inferior

[@justice4g]

shame they're all FWD, gonna have to get an older commodore

[@ozzierockets1163]

Mazda for the win? Well it's certainly not Counter culture. It's far too main stream. Peugeot 508, Renault Megane, Volvo V60. Sorry Mazda, Holden and Ford you don't meet the brief

[@J0J0McM0M0]

at least compare the superb to the others you fools... the octavia is not in their class!

[@javigar133]

Informative but pointless, Mazda6 is the most beautiful, the most reliable, the best to drive and the best finished. I dont care about 2 inches more of cargo space,2 more PowerPoint or 2 more mpg

[@xr6tgtx737]

2 mazda wagons on test i see, One outdated with a holden badge 😂

[@jbm0866]

What? GM never had a stake in Mazda, that was Ford. Having said that, the two companies parted ways in 2010, the Mondeo/Fusion and Mazda 6 don't share any engineering or parts. The "outdated" Holden is actually an Opel design.

[@xr6tgtx737]

@@jbm0866 My comment was taking the piss on the look of the commi buddy. And how outdated it is.

[@jbm0866]

@@xr6tgtx737 It may not measure up to some of the others, but I think the Holden (what we call the Buick Regal TourX in the states) actually looks pretty good, and rivals the Mazda in that department. Yes, the interior isn't up to the level of the others, but I think it's a good 4x4 wagon.

[@2450logan]

Track day 🤔🤣

[@chrissorreda4982]

I've seen a Gold GTD (Diesel GTi) in a track day!

[@dallas.traffic]

i hate that suvs are more popular

[@florjantrepca]

Commodore and second Mazda

[@maronemarone8313]

yep

[@tatyanamizun8216]

зачем ведущего накрасили, будь-то девушка?)

[@StalloneSRB]

Speaking from expirience, Mazda 6. :) Then Mondeo.. others are crap. Skoda especially.. Good while they are up to 4 years old. After that, pure garbage. If you want to go with Skoda, go with VW then.

[@satyanveshi1939]

How can u compare mazda with these cheap cars. It is like a joke. Holden and ford only crazy people can buy who hate themselves or those who like to punish themselves. Skoda is not even with worth mentioning. Mate please don't insult awesome company like mazda by comparing it with these crappies

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Rajesh Balakumar U dont know anything about skoda... And Im a mazda owner...

[@James-xs9mn]

Looks like we have a fanboy here people.

[@satyanveshi1939]

Johnny_McNeil Skoda biggest problem is it belongs to VW. might be good car even Vw are but it they fail the customer service dept will take u on joy ride

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

Over the past 7 years, I have gotten 10 new cars, 8 of which have been Skoda’s. I get my new Skoda next week I suggest u should learn some stuff about Skoda

[@martinjudd1284]

Mazda is well known for their corner cutting measures. Hey engineers I know you built a decent, solid well handling car. We are now going to cut gret big holes in it and shave structure off of everything to make it lighter and less structural. And noisy. Can you count the airbags please?

[@timostimostimostimos]

SKODA for me Had a Mazda and they are crap

[@tbone5654]

A 2004 Subaru outback H6 looks more modern that the Skoda lol

[@zionsimas]

Could we quit being pedantic and give the rest of the world the power figures in HP or even BHP? This Kilowatt thing is just nonsense.

[@tbone5654]

just divide KW by .746

[@kenlawton1531]

No, work it out.