Skoda Octavia 1999 vs Fiat Tipo 2016
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Fiat Tipo is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 35 HP less power than Fiat Tipo, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Fiat Tipo. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.7 | |
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The Fiat Tipo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Tipo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Tipo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 2 cm shorter than the Fiat Tipo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`175 kg | 1`150 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 6000 | |
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