Skoda Octavia 2001 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 55 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon, Audi TT | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Skoda Octavia 2001 1.8 engine Opel Astra 2004 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 26 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1328 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 148 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 2 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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