Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Lexus IS 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 53 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | 475 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 218 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 853 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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