Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Skoda Fabia 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 26 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| 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 Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 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 | 1015 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 315 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`570 | |
| 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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