Skoda Octavia 2001 vs Skoda Superb 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Skoda Superb have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 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%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 29 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Superb quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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