Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Skoda Octavia torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
|
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |
|
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`862 | 2`085 | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Skoda Octavia has
|
Opel Astra has
| |