Skoda Octavia 2000 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 610'000 km | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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 Superb 2002 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
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: | no data | 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): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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