Fiat Croma 2008 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Fiat Croma) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Croma engine produces 7 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 116 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Fiat Croma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.5 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Croma consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Croma could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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Fiat Croma is larger. Fiat Croma is 19 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Croma is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Fiat Croma has 60 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Fiat Croma uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Croma is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Fiat Croma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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