Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Hyundai Elantra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 39 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.8 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 790 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 400'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra 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 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | 1222 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 113 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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