Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V

Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V has been produced from January, 1997 to January, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Skoda Octavia 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 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.

With the same engine there is also Skoda Octavia version with automatic gearbox (Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 20V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 12.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km.
Skoda Octavia 1996

Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V technical data

Model: Skoda Octavia 1.8 20V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1997. January ... 2000. January 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 202 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km (28.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.51m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 530 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1330 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1745 kg

Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V engine AGN

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Skoda Octavia 1996 1.8 20V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 125 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 4200 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Audi A6 Audi A4 Volkswagen Bora and 2 other models

All Skoda Octavia hatchback [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 Jan 1997 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 Jan 1997 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 Jan 1997 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 20V Jan 1997 — Jan 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 20V Jan 1997 — Jan 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 20V Turbo Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1999 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)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.9 SDI Jan 1997 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1997 1.9 TDI Jan 1997 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 1996 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI Jan 1999 — Oct 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 2000 2.0 Jan 2000 — Oct 2000 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Skoda Octavia 2000 2.0 Jan 2000 — Oct 2000 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Skoda Octavia 1996 reviews
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