Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI
Skoda Octavia 2005 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI has been produced from January, 2005 to January, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 155 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in ...
This Skoda Octavia 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.
Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Skoda real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Skoda Octavia fuel consumption.
Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI technical data
| Model: | Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 16V FSI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2005. January ... 2009. January | ||
| Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 180 g/km |
| Power: | 116 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 155 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 5.8 (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: | 4.57m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1630 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1940 kg | ||
Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI engine BLF
Engine reliability and common problems:
Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance issues.The timing chain, a Morse-type plate or toothed chain rather than a roller chain, is quieter but highly sensitive to oil quality. It often stretches prematurely. Early FSI engines introduced an important lesson for drivers: parking on an incline while in gear, without engaging the handbrake, could cause the chain to skip. This skipping, due to the lack of a locking mechanism in the hydraulic tensioner, results in misaligned timing and bent valves upon startup.
Engines feature an oil pump capable of maintaining a consistent oil pressure of 3.5 bar across most speed ranges. This fully mechanical pump has proven to be reliable over time.
Some components, such as ignition coils, the thermostat, and the variable valve timing regulator, have a relatively short lifespan. Additionally, after 100,000 km, piston rings often begin to stick, leading to increased oil consumption.
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 1598 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.9 litres (7.3 quarts) |
| Power | 116 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Volkswagen (VW) |
| Start of production (year) | 2004 |
| Duration of production | 4 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A3 and 5 other models |
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All Skoda Octavia estate car [2005 - 2009] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
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Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.6 16V FSI | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2007 Combi 1.8 16V TSI Jun 2007 — Jan 2009 | 1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
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Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.9 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.9 TDI | 1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
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Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 1.9 TDI 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 2.0 16V FSI | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 2.0 16V FSI | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 2.0 16V FSI 4x4 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Skoda Octavia 2006 Combi 2.0 16V TFSI RS
Jan 2006 — Jan 2009 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
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Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 2.0 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2005 Combi 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Skoda Octavia 2007 Combi 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2007 — Jan 2009 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Skoda Octavia 2006 Combi 2.0 TDI RS
Aug 2006 — Jan 2009 Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |