Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia 2005 engine produces 14 HP more power than Skoda Octavia 2009, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Skoda Octavia 2009. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia 2005 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 2009, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia 2005 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia 2005 and Skoda Octavia 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1625 litres | 1630 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia 2005 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia 2009. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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