Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 70 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 13 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1502 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 134 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 238 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`933 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6600 | |
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