Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 has been produced from July, 2001 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. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 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 4x4 has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Under normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front axis and 10% to rear axis. When wheel spin is detected the multi-plate clutch is locked and torque is evently distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Skoda is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V AT) available:
  • Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.9 seconds faster (in 8.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.6 litres per 100 km
  • Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 9.9 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 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 2000

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 technical data

Model: Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2001. July ... 2004. September 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 211 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.8 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km (27.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.51m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 428 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1228 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1930 kg

Skoda Octavia 2000 1.8 Turbo 20V 4x4 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 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 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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