Skoda Octavia 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia 2007 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia 2001 engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Octavia 2007, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Skoda Octavia 2007. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia 2001 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia 2001 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia 2001 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Skoda Octavia has 4x4: Under normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front axis and 10% to rear axis. When wheel spin is detected the multi-plate clutch is locked and torque is evently distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia 2001 is smaller. Skoda Octavia 2001 is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia 2007, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia 2001 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia 2007 has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia 2001 has 132 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia 2007. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia 2001 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia 2007, which means Skoda Octavia 2001 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | no data | |
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| Quality: | Skoda Octavia 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia 2001 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia 2007, so Skoda Octavia 2007 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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