Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Honda Accord 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 34 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 | 9 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. Skoda Octavia 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 9 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 98 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`930 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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