Seat Cordoba 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Seat Cordoba and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, but Seat Cordoba torque is 5 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Seat Cordoba reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 720 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | 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 1998 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 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Seat Cordoba is smaller. Seat Cordoba is 37 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Cordoba is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1512 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Cordoba is 0.4 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Seat Cordoba can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`738 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Cordoba has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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