Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Ford Focus 2004

 
Skoda Octavia
2000 - 2004
Ford Focus
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 115 HP145 HP
Torque: 170 NM185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds9.2 seconds
Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving.
Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.07.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.2 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway1010 km on highway
670 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 580'000 km470'000 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: 4 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen BeetleInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.51 m4.34 m
Width: 1.73 m1.84 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 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: no data385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1247 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.4 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): no data1`775
Safety:
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 (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 5.3/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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