Skoda Octavia 1996 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 610'000 km | 610'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 785 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 73 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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