Rover 45 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 6 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 10 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 200, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 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`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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