Skoda Octavia 2016 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.8 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`842 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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