Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 84 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Scirocco | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 18 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 190 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.2 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`950 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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