Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.0 | |
| Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | 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 1.6 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 36 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | 1110 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 178 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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