Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 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 Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`817 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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