Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7000 | |
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