Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine Toyota Avensis 2012 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Avensis 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 509 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 81 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. The Toyota Avensis may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`819 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 7800 | |
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