Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Fiat Brava 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Fiat Brava is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 2 HP less power than Fiat Brava, but torque is 1 NM more than Fiat Brava. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Brava, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Brava. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used also on Fiat Marea | |
| 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 Octavia 1997 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 32 cm longer than the Fiat Brava, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 775 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 148 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Brava. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 555 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Brava, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Brava has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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