Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 850 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 | 380'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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 | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 790 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 48 litres more trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 540 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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