Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Jetta have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7000 | |
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