Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Audi A4 1995
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 88 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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