Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo

Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo has been produced from September, 1999 to October, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5700 rpm - this is the most powerfull Skoda Octavia 1998 - 2000 version and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and KKK K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty  ...  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 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 212 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.2 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 Turbo MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds faster (in 8.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km.
Skoda Octavia 1998

Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo technical data

Model: Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 20V Turbo
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. September ... 2000. October 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 221 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 212 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined) 13.2 (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
Trunk capacity: 548 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1512 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1850 kg

Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo engine AGU

Engine reliability and common problems:

The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems.
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 9.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Audi A4 Audi A3 and 6 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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