Peugeot 308 2017 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 40 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 45 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Peugeot 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | 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. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. 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: | 4.59 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 308 is 10 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1660 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Peugeot 308 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`825 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 19 400 | |
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