Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Opel Vectra 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 32 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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`770 | no data | |
| 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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