Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Ford Focus 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 5 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 17 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 143 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`710 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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