Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 101 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 31 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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 | 350'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Toyota Avensis 2009 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 26 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 543 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
| Skoda Octavia has 15 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 570 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4400 | |
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