Opel Astra 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 40 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 110 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`842 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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