Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Skoda Fabia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 41 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 55 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 8 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1016 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 268 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 314 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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