Rover 45 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 28 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 3 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Rover 45 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 200, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 15 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
717 litres | 1328 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Rover 45 has 148 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 611 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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