Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V has been produced from October, 2000 to September, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty  ...  This Skoda Octavia 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 219 km/h.

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Skoda real everyday fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Skoda Octavia fuel consumption.

Skoda Octavia safety

During safety testing Skoda Octavia has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Skoda Octavia is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Skoda Octavia got two stars.

With the same engine there are also two other Skoda Octavia versions - with automatic gearbox (Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 MT) available:
  • Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.5 seconds later (in 9.9 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 9.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km
  • Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 MT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 9.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.6 litres per 100 km
Skoda Octavia 2000

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V technical data

Model: Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo 20V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. October ... 2004. September 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 190 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 219 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km (27.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.51m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V engine AGU

Engine reliability and common problems:

The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Audi A3 and 6 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Skoda Octavia hatchback [2000 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.4 16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 Jul 2001 — Sep 2004 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 Turbo 20V RS Jan 2001 — Sep 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds

1.8 Petrol 180 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.9 TDI Oct 2000 — Jan 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2003 1.9 TDI Jan 2003 — Sep 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (130 HP)

1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 reviews
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