Rover 400 1997 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Rover 400 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 400 engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 400 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 400 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 400 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Rover 400 is smaller. Rover 400 is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 400 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
810 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Rover 400 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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