Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 39 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but lower. Skoda Octavia is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 80 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`030 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1800 | |
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