Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 60 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The Opel Vectra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`995 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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