Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Nissan Primera 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Octavia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Primera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 63 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 188 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 120 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 Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 440'000 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 Nissan Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Octavia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia and Nissan Primera are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1812 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 110 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 462 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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