Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 28 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.4 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1222 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 145 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| 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`995 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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