Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 24 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 372 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 156 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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