Peugeot 308 2017 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 5 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 308 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 7 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1740 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`817 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 8000 | |
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