Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Vectra, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra 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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.8 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: | 530 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 50 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`745 | 1`790 | |
| 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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