Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, but Skoda Octavia torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 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 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | 785 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 73 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 543 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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