Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2005 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 10 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 77 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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