Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Suzuki SX4 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.56 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 41 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1045 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 635 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3200 | |
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