Lexus IS 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 53 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 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 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 1328 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 218 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 853 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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