Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Lexus IS 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 116 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 39 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.8 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2004 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Skoda Octavia 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 475 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 250 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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