Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Octavia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine Audi A5 2016 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi A5 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1555 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`263 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 627 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 18 000 | |
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