Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V

Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V has been produced from January, 1999 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 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 1998 Combi 1.8 20V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Skoda Octavia version with manual gearbox (Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.3 seconds faster (in 10.4 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km.
Skoda Octavia 1998

Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V technical data

Model: Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 20V
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. January ... 2000. January 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 223 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 13.3 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.51m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats

Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 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 1998 Combi 1.8 20V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 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 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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