Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Seat Ateca 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 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 (Seat Ateca) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP more power than Seat Ateca, but torque is 20 NM less than Seat Ateca. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ateca is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ateca, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ateca. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ateca gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.60 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but lower. Skoda Octavia is 35 cm longer than the Seat Ateca, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 510 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. Skoda Octavia has 90 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ateca. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Ateca, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`031 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`469 kg | 1`366 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 562 kg | 604 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Octavia scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 13 200 | |
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