Skoda Octavia 1998 vs Fiat Tipo 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP more power than Fiat Tipo, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Fiat Tipo. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Tipo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Tipo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1998 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 2 cm shorter than the Fiat Tipo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`830 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`285 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 6000 | |
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