Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes A class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 24 600 | |
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