Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Kia Shuma 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia Shuma, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Kia Shuma. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Shuma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Shuma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used also on Kia Sephia | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm longer than the Kia Shuma, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 780 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 200 litres more trunk space than the Kia Shuma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 550 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Shuma, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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