Fiat Marea 1996 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Fiat Marea is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Marea engine produces 2 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 1 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Fiat Marea reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Marea consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Marea could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Marea gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Brava | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| 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 1998 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Fiat Marea is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Marea is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1512 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Marea is 0.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`738 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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