Skoda Octavia 2009 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.7 | |
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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: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7000 | |
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