Lexus IS 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 65 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 15 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.0 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1300 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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