Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, 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. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia has 23 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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