Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI

Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI has been produced from January, 1999 to December, 2000. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 390 000 and 660 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Skoda Octavia 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 182 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 5.8 litres per 100km (17.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Skoda Octavia 1998 - 2000 versions, city fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1280 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Skoda Octavia versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.9 TDI MT), and with automatic gearbox (Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI AT 4x4) available:
Skoda Octavia 1998

Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. January ... 2000. December 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 182 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 (combined) 7.3 (urban) 4.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.51m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 448 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1412 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1950 kg

Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI engine ALH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 390,000 to 660,000 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 1896 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Skoda Octavia 1998 1.9 TDI oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1900 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Audi A3 Volkswagen Bora Seat Leon and 5 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 estate car [1998 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.6 Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.6 Jan 1999 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Oct 1998 — Jan 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.8 20V Jan 1999 — Jan 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo Sep 1999 — Oct 2000

Most powerfull petrol version (150 HP)

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.9 TDI Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.9 TDI Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 Combi 2.0 Jan 2000 — Oct 2000 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 Combi 2.0 Jan 2000 — Oct 2000 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 reviews
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