Audi A5 2016 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Octavia) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1555 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A5 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Audi A5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 22 600 | |
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